Alt Ed Special Education Teacher- Oregon Connections Academy
About The Position
Oregon Connections Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction and virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The teacher works from a home office in Oregon and uses technology to provide virtual instruction. The role participates in all stages of the IEP process and works closely with teachers and special education professionals to ensure the program is successful and complies with federal and state regulations. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, developing and monitoring IEPs and 504 plans, providing direct and indirect services, monitoring student progress, communicating with families and IEP teams, organizing virtual meetings, supporting student accommodations and coordinating related services. The teacher also maintains records in the Learning Management System and special education software, assists with state testing, and performs other duties as assigned. Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition-free online school serving K–12 students throughout Oregon. It is authorized by Prairie City School District and supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia. The school states that it strives to foster an inclusive workplace grounded in fairness, equity, and respect.
Requirements
- Degree in Special Education or a related education field.
- Valid Oregon Special Education certificate.
- Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.
- Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and punctual.
- Customer-centric approach.
- High degree of flexibility and agility.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- Track record as a team player.
- Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing, and other school events; occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Ability to work effectively remotely.
- Ability to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication.
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 students’ IEP teams, including parents or learning coaches, related service providers, and other school staff, to support IEP goals and address student needs.
- 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 students.
- Assist with the organization and proper implementation of paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
- Assist with coordination of related service providers as mandated by students’ 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 special adaptations required based on students’ IEPs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible new hires may receive a $2,500 gross sign-on bonus if still employed, in good standing, and actively working 90 days after the hire date.
- Benefits are available to eligible employees; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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Job Type
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