(2627 SY) Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Special Education Teacher (Full Time/Life Skills)

Connections Academy•York, PA

36d•Remote

About The Position

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Working from your home office in Pennsylvania, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. The Life Skills Support Teacher will provide specialized instruction and case management for K–12 students who require full-time special education services focused on functional academics, adaptive behavior, and independent living skills. Working in Pennwood Cyber Charter School’s virtual environment, the teacher will design engaging, evidence-based lessons, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Valid Pennsylvania PK-12 Special Education certificate
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 a fast-paced environment
Team player track record
Ability to effectively work remotely
2-step authentication is required to set up to log in to all systems if given a job offer

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions
Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing, and other school events (may require occasional overnight travel)

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
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