[Hiring] Middle School Special Education Teacher @Connections Academy

Role Description

Great River Connection Academy School seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction.

Working from your home office in Ohio, the Middle School Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. They will participate in all steps of the IEP process and work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and compliant with federal and state regulations. The Middle School Special Education Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services.
• Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans.
• Monitor student progress, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate regularly with the student’s IEP team, including parents/learning coaches, related service providers, and other school staff to ensure IEP goals are met.
• Provide direct services to students, including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students.
• Assist with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with the coordination of related service providers as mandated by their IEPs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations required based on the IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Ohio Special Education Certificate.
• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Successful background checks or clearances, including the Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite).
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Customer-centric.
• High degree of flexibility and agility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player track record.
• Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing, and other school events (may require occasional overnight travel).
• Ability to effectively work remotely.
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.

Company Description

Great River Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.