Middle School Special Education Teacher - Great River Connections Academy

Description:

School Summary

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool
serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio beginning of the school year.
GRCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an
independent Board of Directors. The school is operated through a contract with
Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide its educational program and other
services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is
accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Great River Connection Academy School seeks a Middle School Special Education
Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Applicants must have an Ohio
Certification to be considered. Also, Applicant must reside within 30 miles from
an Ohio border. Working from your home office in Ohio, the Middle School Special
Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students
with special needs. The Middle School Special Education Teacher will participate
in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and
special education professionals to ensure that the school’s special education
program is successful and operating in compliance 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 student’s IEP team, including; parents/learning
coaches, related service providers, and other school staff to ensure their
IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and
appropriate fashion;
* 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 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 that are required based on the IEP;
* Other duties as assigned.

Capabilities

* Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and
external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong
relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to
improve their experience and outcomes.
* Communications - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with
thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident Public Speaker.
Produces high-quality written communications.
* Works well in a matrix - Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently
and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible
in day-to-day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in
fast-paced environment
* Takes personal responsibility – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and
well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in
exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to
goal-directed management and accountability

Requirements

* 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 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

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.

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