Associate Director of Wisconsin Virtual School: Curriculum & Special Populations

Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) are designed to provide high-quality and innovative educational services to students and educators. There are 12 regional Cooperative Educational Service Agencies in Wisconsin. CESA 9 is located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and serves 22 school districts in North Central Wisconsin. CESAs make it possible for schools, regardless of size, to work together to share staff and equipment, save money, and extend educational opportunities for all children. Our catalog of services includes a wide range of support to help meet the needs of our school districts.

CESA 9 provides a supportive, collaborative, and flexible work environment with competitive pay and a full benefits package. CESA 9 is a governmental entity that participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and paid time off.

At CESA 9, our mission is to provide leadership for educational improvement and strengthen educational institutions'' capacity to educate all students, creating healthy, resilient, successful adults. As employees of CESA 9 we are committed to Serving with Integrity, Connecting with Compassion, and Growing with Intention.

The Associate Director of Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS): Curriculum & Special Populations plays a key role in supporting the educational vision, growth, and operational success of CESA 9 and Wisconsin Virtual School. As WVS continues to experience rapid enrollment growth, this versatile leadership position bridges Special Populations support, Curriculum, and Instructional Design. The Associate Director will help ensure educational accessibility, support specialized student needs, contribute to custom curriculum development, and oversee the quality, functionality, and continuous improvement of courses, instructional resources, and educational technology systems. This role requires high energy, entrepreneurial problem-solving, and expertise in online and blended learning environments, along with a commitment to innovation and student success.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Special Populations & Student Support

• Review, implement, and track accommodations for students in special populations.

• Attend IEP meetings and consult with local school district partners as needed.

• Ensure all instructional materials comply with Title II ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.

• Curriculum, Instructional Design & Technical Support

• Contribute to local course authoring, subject-area revisions, and special curriculum projects.

• Provide instructional design support aligned with the National Standards for Quality Online Learning and Quality Matters framework.

• Serve as a primary lead for Help Scout support ticketing.

• Assist teachers and partner districts with technical support for the Buzz LMS, Genius SIS, and integrated digital tools.

• Guide the ethical integration and practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy in online instruction.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Strive to work collaboratively in building trusting partnerships with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Strong professional judgment and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Accountable for commitments, meetings, and schedules
• Ability to be flexible and readily adapt to change
• Adhere to Agency, departmental, and district policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and confidential records as required by law, Agency policy, and administrative regulations.
• Contribute to Agency and district cultures and goals in a productive, positive manner
• Serve with Integrity
• Connect with Compassion
• Grow with Intention
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by Administration

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Valid Wisconsin Regular Education Teaching License in a core or high-need subject area (e.g., Math, Science, CTE, or related fields) required.
• Valid Wisconsin Special Education License required; Cross-Categorical Special Education license preferred.
• Proven experience teaching online and in digital learning environments.
• Wisconsin Administrative License or Curriculum & Instruction Endorsement preferred.
• Practical experience using Buzz LMS and Genius SIS.
• Documented knowledge of WCAG/ADA digital accessibility standards.
• Experience with AI tools in educational settings, emphasizing ethical use and digital literacy.
• Highly tech-savvy with a passion for instructional design, educational standards, and modern pedagogy.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle, or other timely access to private transportation, for travel to school districts, meetings, or other off-site destinations
• Such other qualifications as the CESA 9 Administrator and the CESA 9 Board of Control may deem appropriate

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently communicate, express oneself, and exchange accurate information through virtual meeting platforms (like Zoom), phone, and email.
• Must constantly operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office productivity equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods while working at a computer, attending virtual meetings, or driving.
• Bending, pushing, moving, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds
• Requires close visual acuity to view a computer screen for prolonged periods, analyze data, and review custom curriculum materials.