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The School District of Onalaska is seeking two visionary, student-centered educators to serve as the founding faculty for Ona Online. This inaugural role offers the unique chance to build the foundation of a new K-8 virtual community. The part-time position is ideal for tech-savvy educators dedicated to building strong family partnerships and creating personalized learning paths.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Virtual Teacher serves as the primary point of contact for students and families, acting as both an instructional expert and an operational guide. The mission is to ensure a seamless educational journey by managing the student lifecycle—from initial onboarding to academic mastery. Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitation of engaging LIVE virtual classes and delivery of weekly academic instruction tailored to individualized student pacing.
- Regular family check-ins to foster a supportive home-learning environment.
- Management of assessments and tracking of academic progress to ensure all students meet high educational standards.
- Oversight of student onboarding and maintenance of documentation for organizational compliance.
Full job description can be found at: bit.ly/OnaVirtualTeacher
Why Ona Online?
Pioneer Status: Help define the culture and instructional strategies of a brand-new virtual school.
Schedule Flexibility: A .5 FTE schedule with the convenience of remote work.
Targeted Impact: Work closely with a small cohort of students to provide truly individualized instruction.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Possess a valid Wisconsin elementary teaching license in the assigned area of teaching
Possess a minimum of a B.S./B.A. degree with a major in Elementary Education
Prior elementary teaching experience preferred but not required
Ability to work well with administrators, staff and the community.
These positions are remote-based and must have availability for periodic in-district meetings, professional development, and special events.
Please complete the online application on district website with cover letter addressed to Lish Olson, Director of Instructional Services, and attach a resume, transcripts, and a minimum of two letters of recommendation.
Applications are reviewed continuously until filled; however, we encourage you to apply by April 27 for priority consideration
We are seeking individuals who embody Onalaska's core values of Belonging, Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Integrity.
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