Middle School Special Education Teacher - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbus, OH

2d•Remote

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio. 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. Connections Academy is accredited by AdvancED. GRCA seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Applicants must have an Ohio Certification and reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border. The teacher will virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs, participate in all steps of the IEP process, and work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure program success and compliance with regulations. The role utilizes technology to deliver virtual instruction.

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

Nice To Haves

Applicant must reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border.

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