[Hiring] Special Education Teacher @Connections Academy

Role Description

Oregon Connections Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Working from your home office in Oregon, the Special Education Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs.

• Participate in all steps of the IEP process.
• Work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.
• 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.
• Provide direct services to students through web-conferencing software, as needed.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment.
• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team.
• Assist with the organization and implementation of paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
• Coordinate related service providers as mandated by 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 special adaptations required based on the IEP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Valid Oregon Special Education certificate.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible New Hires will receive a $2,500 gross sign-on bonus if still employed, in good standing, and actively working 90 days after hire date.
• The bonus will be processed for payment as soon as possible if these eligibility requirements are satisfied.
• The anticipated salary for Oregon-based individuals interested in this position ranges from $40,000–$54,000.
• Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Connections Academy Benefits.