Special Education Teacher - South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy
About The Position
South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy (SCBCA) is a tuition-free, full-time alternative virtual public school for students in grades 9-12 located throughout the state of South Carolina. The school operates in partnership with the Charter Institute at Erskine. SCBCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, an accrediting division of AdvancED. South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Requirements
- Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
- Valid South Carolina Special Education certification
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events
- 2-step authentication is required to login to all systems
Nice To Haves
- Additional certification in a core content area preferred
- Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
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/learning coaches of students with special needs to ensure that their 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 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
- 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 locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
- Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
