The Vancouver Education Association is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director – Chief Administrative Officer.  A detailed job description can be found via this link. This position is anticipated to begin January 9, 2023.

Click Here to access the Application Form

A completed VEA application is required. Applications should include all pertinent information which will be useful in determining the candidate’s qualifications for the position, and should minimally include:

• Cover Letter to include how you will support the mission of VEA as well as actions you have taken to support these values.
• Updated résumé reflecting qualifications for this position.
• Signed VEA application form that includes:
  • A statement demonstrating history and/or experience working with communities of color and/or with historically underrepresented groups to enhance civil rights; experience with union activism and/or political engagement on behalf of civil rights issues.
  • A list of three additional professional references (names, address, and phone).
• Two samples of applicant’s written communication skills (any documents are acceptable e.g. letters, newsletters, flyers, event arbitration briefs, solely authored by the applicant); and
• Two written professional reference letters (at least one of these should be a letter from your current employer if possible).

Applications may be obtained via the link above, email cbrown@washingtonea.org or by contacting VEA at (360) 695-3397.  The deadline for receipt of the application and requested supporting documents is on or before 5:00 PM on December 5, 2022.

The application and supporting documents may be submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail to:
Vancouver Education Association
2509 Broadway Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone:  360-695-3397
Fax: 360-694-8337
cbrown@washingtonea.org

 The Vancouver Education Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the desire of the Vancouver Education Association to interview applicants from an applicant/interview pool that reflects the diversity of the greater community for each vacancy as it occurs.

Guidance for the 22-23 school year with the COVID-19 and subsequent variant’s changing landscape.

VPS

• Nov 1, 2022 Updated district guidance slide deck.  Note the flowchart is under development
• Sept 1, 2022 2022-23 COVID MOU
• Aug 22, 2022 2022-23 Health and Safety Protocols

Governor Announcements

• COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Proclamation 21-14.1

Department of Health

• October 25 DOH Updated Guidance for K-12 schools and child care facilities to take effect after the Governor’s State of Emergency expires on October 31.
• Aug 10, 2022 DOH COVID Guidance for Schools – Fall 2022
• Aug 9, 2022 update:  What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with COVID 19
• Symptoms/Required to Stay Home
• Aug 5, 2022 update: Requirements and Guidance to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission in K-12 Schools, Child Care, Early Learning, Youth Development, and Day Camp Programs
• CDC Guidance on Isolation and quarantine
• Aug 4, 2022 update: What to do if you test positive for COVID 19 
• June 30, 2022 COVID-19 Outbreaks in Washington K-12 Schools Report

CDC

• Aug 11, 2022 Guidance for Schools
• Aug 11, 2022 When to Quarantine/Isolate
• Modifying school spaces during mealtimes

Clark County Public Health

• Current COVID-19 cases:  Clark County Public Health

EEOC

• Dec 17, 2022 EEOC Adds New Section Clarifying When COVID-19 May Be a Disability, Updating Technical Assistance

OSPI

•  Sept 22, 2021 Instructional supports, student attendance, appropriations Continuous Learning 2.0+
•  Aug 23, 2021 Religious Accommodation Requests Guidance 
•  Aug 23, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for K-12 School Employees: FAQs
• COVID-19 Guidance
• May 21, 2021 Instructional Funding Models for 2021-22

Labor and Industries (worker protections and notifications, masks, distancing, cleanliness, etc).

• July 1, 2022 L and I requirements and guidance for preventing COVID-19
• HELSA Exposure Notification
• May 31, 2022 Q and A Protecting High Risk Employees from Discrimination during Public Health Emergencies
• March 12, 2022 Mask rule changes

VEA National Board Candidate Support Cohort Program

In 2022-23 VEA will provide facilitated support for candidates going through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process. Candidate support is optional for teachers completing their National Boards; however, teacher candidates who are part of a support program show a significantly higher passing rate.

As part of a cohort, candidates receive support, instruction, and feedback from their trained facilitators who are VEA colleagues. Examples include: “unpacking” the National Board component prompts, finding evidence of National Board standards, and ensuring alignment.  To participate in the cohort, please complete the survey monkey found under “news flash” AND the registration form found under the documents tab above.   Clock hours will be available.

Details on the 2022-23 cohort:  Here! Please note the location of the Foundations course will be in person at Roosevelt Elementary.

Please check out the registration information here

Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the (Vancouver Public Schools) VPS team?

VPS is hiring substitute employees in the following areas:

• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Paraeducators (instructional and special education)
• Substitute Bus Drivers

To view a complete job posting and apply, visit the district website; www.vansd.org, select VPS Jobs.

If you need assistance, please contact Human Resources (hrdesk@vansd.org or (360)313-1080). Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services and employment.

Through ongoing conversation with our VEA Equity Team and Executive Board, VEA is eager to share a specific CALL FOR RACIAL JUSTICE in VPS, presented to VPS School Board Directors and Superintendent Webb via email on June 11, 2020.

VEA looks forward to collaborating with VPS, alongside other key stakeholders, through intentional dialogue and transparent communication moving forward. Thank you to VEA members for your sharing the commitment to doing better for Vancouver students, colleagues, and our greater community!

The mission of the VEA Equity Team is to empower educators and students to be actively anti-racist by dismantling systemic barriers and injustice in the VEA, our schools, our community, and our profession. We acknowledge that painful racial inequities and injustices exist and persist in our community. We strive for safe, welcoming and affirming schools for all educators, students, and families, inclusive of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2IA+, people with disabilities, people of all ages, people with any citizenship status or socioeconomic status and their intersectionalities.

The Freedom Foundation (previously called the Evergreen Freedom Foundation), a known anti-union group, is trying to put a wedge between members. They have been contacting members to encourage them to drop their union membership. This is not a coincidence. They are funded by groups that are not for public education. And who is the largest advocate for public education? The Union!Read More

The preeminent purpose of the Vancouver Education Association shall be to work for the improvement of the schools of the state and nation in general, and particularly for the improvement of the Vancouver public schools to the end that these institutions become progressively better places for the students and teachers to carry out the educational activities that are necessary for the attainment of a quality education of the children they serve.