Elementary Advisory Teacher
Oregon Charter Academy
2026-2027 School Year
201 day, 10 month/full-time
Home-Based, Oregon

School Summary

Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) is a virtual public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout the state. Teachers at ORCA are student-focused, adapting to meet students’ educational needs through personalized learning using our high-quality curriculum and the teaching of 21st-century skills. ORCA is authorized by the Santiam Canyon School District and governed by its independent charter school board. The school has been in operation since 2005 and is accredited through Cognia.

Position Responsibilities 

Working primarily from home, the Elementary Advisory Teacher serves as the primary advisor and point of contact for newly enrolled K–5 students and families.

This position leads onboarding systems, supports early and ongoing student attendance, provides Canvas orientation, and monitors engagement data. The advisor proactively connects with unengaged and chronically absent students.The Elementary Advisory Teacher will:

  • Serve as the initial point of contact for newly enrolled elementary families, maintaining consistent and transparent communication throughout their onboarding experience.

  • Coordinate and schedule teacher welcome calls.

  • Encourage and monitor completion of asynchronous onboarding modules.

  • Conduct live onboarding sessions covering daily routines, Canvas navigation, learning coach expectations, and attendance requirements.

  • Assist students in accessing and completing initial i-Ready diagnostic assessments.

  • Promote assessment integrity by guiding families not to assist during diagnostics.

  • Coordinate live reading assessment.

  • Excuse assignments in Canvas up to start date.

  • Support students in earning attendance immediately, including prior to device arrivals.

  • Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administration to reduce chronic absenteeism.

  • Monitor and maintain daily attendance, engagement dashboards, and onboarding trackers; document outreach and intervention efforts to identify trends and drive system improvements.

  • Maintain regular, transparent communication with families and provide updates to administration.

  • Assume classroom teaching role if enrollment numbers justify the need; additional classroom support, as needed.  

Compensation Package

  • Click here to review the salary schedule for this position.

  • Predominantly work from home.

  • Comprehensive, competitive medical, vision, and dental benefits (OEBB).

  • Participation in state retirement plan (PERS).

  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.

  • 403(b) plan with employer match potential.

  • Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits.                  

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.

  • Current Oregon teaching license with proper certifications/endorsements. Elementary endorsement preferred.

  • Strong technology skills. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Student-focused approach.

  • High degree of flexibility.

  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

  • Willingness and ability to travel on occasion.

  • Ability to work remotely.

  • Ability to work occasional evening hours, as needed.

  • Reside in Oregon or Washington

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:  Apply by clicking here.  Please be prepared with a letter of interest and resume.

Oregon Charter Academy is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and seeks employees who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to a diverse school community. For more information please visit www.oregoncharter.org.