Special Education Teacher, 6th/5th Grade
Job Description:
- 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.
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
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities