Special Education Teacher - South Carolina Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbia, SC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Working from your home or from Columbia, South Carolina the Special Education Teacher will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with the special education and general education staff to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The Special Education Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Requirements

Degree in Special Education
Valid Special Education credential in South Carolina
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Student and family focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel for school based event and state testing (may require occasional overnight travel)
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Nice To Haves

Low-incidence or Self-contained teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
Develop, write and implement Individualized Education Plans
Progress monitor IEP goals, complete quarterly IEP progress reports
Schedule and conduct annual, reevaluation, and special review IEP meetings
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that student IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs
Provide direct and indirect services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed
Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program accommodations and modifications
Organize and adhere to all special education procedures and compliance deadlines as directed by IDEA, SCCA, and the authorizing district
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and Enrich.
Assist with administering state testing for all state assessments in grades K-12
Other duties as assigned