Secondary Special Education Teacher

Connections Academy•Cottonwood Heights, UT

6d•Remote

About The Position

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. It is authorized by the Utah State Charter School Board, governed by an independent Board of Directors, and operated by Utah Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Utah, LLC. UCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, an accrediting division of AdvancED. The school strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity and fosters fairness, equity, inclusion, respect, and dignity. This full-time position works from a home office in Utah, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. MST. The teacher provides explicit instruction to students in a face-to-face setting while using an online teaching model and materials, and uses technology to deliver virtual instruction. Through telephone, internet, and curriculum tools, the teacher communicates regularly with classroom teachers, parents, and students to identify struggling students and develop and apply targeted instructional techniques. The teacher works with other teachers and district professionals to support an effective special education program that complies with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Have and maintain a Special Education Utah educator license.
Utah residency is required.
Demonstrate multicultural awareness.
Have strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft and Google suites.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Use a student-centered approach.
Adapt easily to change.
Demonstrate the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to collaborate and work well independently.
Be willing to travel occasionally for school events, potentially including overnight travel.
Maintain a consistent, distraction-free workspace with reliable Wi-Fi.
Be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

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 and learning coaches to ensure students’ IEP goals are being met and their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
Consult with teachers and coordinate implementation of specially designed instruction defined in IEPs for 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 and help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students.
Assist with organizing and properly implementing paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
Assist with locating service providers for students who need related services mandated by their IEPs.
Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring those services.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software.
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate adaptations required by students’ IEPs.
Perform other duties as assigned.