Secondary Special Education Teacher

Connections Academy•Midvale, UT

6d•Remote

About The Position

Utah Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. The Secondary Special Education Teacher works full time from a home office in Utah, providing explicit instruction in a face-to-face setting while using an online teaching model, curriculum materials, and technology for virtual instruction. The teacher communicates regularly with classroom teachers, parents, learning coaches, and students to identify struggling students and develop and apply targeted instructional strategies. The role works closely with teachers and district professionals to support the school’s special education program and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include managing a student caseload, supporting IEPs and 504 plans, delivering direct services, coordinating meetings and related services, maintaining student records, and assisting with testing accommodations.

Requirements

Hold and maintain a Special Education Utah educator license.
Reside in Utah.
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, which may require 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 met and needs are addressed appropriately and promptly.
Consult with teachers and coordinate 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.
Assist with the organization and proper implementation of IEP paperwork, documentation, and procedures.
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.