Special Education Teacher - Nevada Connections Academy

Description:

Company Summary

Nevada Connections Academy (NCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that
serves students in grades 9–12 throughout Nevada. The school launched in 2007 as
a distance education charter school authorized by the Nevada State Board of
Education and is governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is
operated by Nevada Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a
contract with Connections Academy of Nevada, LLC, to provide its educational
program and other services. NCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation
Commission, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home office within the state of Nevada, the Special Education
Teacher will provide support for students with special needs through use of the
telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools. He/she consults regularly
with learning coaches, general education teachers and students to provide the
support needed to make progress on IEP goals. The Special Education Teacher will
participate in all steps of the IEP process to ensure that the child’s IEP is in
compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the following tasks:

* Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general
strategies for a caseload of students;
* Develop, write and help implement IEPs;
* Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment;
* Evaluate tests and assessments, complete IEP Progress Reports and conduct
parent conferences;
* Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special
needs to insure that their IEP goals are being addressed in a timely and
appropriate fashion;
* Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed
instruction and classroom accommodations/supports as defined in the IEP;
* Provide direct services to students including services delivered through
web-conferencing software, 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, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all
paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process;
* 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 that are required based on the IEP; and
* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
* Valid Nevada Special Education Generalist certification
* Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Customer focused approach
* High degree of flexibility
* Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
* Team player track record
* Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may
require occasional overnight travel)
* Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
two-step authentication.

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Nevada-based individuals expressing
interest in this position is $40,000 per year with a 100% employer-funded
pension, or a starting salary of $47,000 per year with 50/50 employer/employee
pension contribution. Salary offers are based on the criteria of the role
including experience and education. Benefits available to eligible employees can
be seen at https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits/
[https://www.connectionsacademy.com/careers/benefits/].

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