Special Education Teacher - Arkansas Connections Academy

Description:

Company Summary

Arkansas Connections Academy (ARCA) is a tuition-free, virtual public charter
school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. ARCA is authorized by the
Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel and the State Board of Education, and is
governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school contracts with
Connections Education to provide its educational program and other services.
Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by
AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

This position works with Arkansas Connections Academy from the office in
Bentonville, Arkansas or from your home office within the state. The Special
Education Teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students with
special needs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum
tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure
that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The
Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They
will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that
the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance
with federal and state regulations. The Special Education Teacher will utilize
technology to deliver virtual instruction.

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

* Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general
strategies for a caseload of students;
* Develop, write and help implement IEPs and 504 plans;
* Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent
conferences;
* Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special
needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are
addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
* Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed
instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and
potential learning issues;
* 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, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all
paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process;
* Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services
as mandated by their IEPs;
* Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for
students requiring such services;
* 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

* Must reside within the state of Arkansas or live 300 miles from Bentonville,
AR
* Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
* Valid Arkansas Special Education certification
* 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
* 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)
* Ability to work remotely
* Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some
families
* Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for
two-step authentication.

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