Special Education Teacher (6th/5th Grade) - Great River Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Columbus, OH

17h•Remote

About The Position

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition-free public online eSchool serving students in grades K-12 throughout Ohio. GRCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED. The Special Education Teacher will deliver specially designed instruction, manage instructional programs for students with special needs, and participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure 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.

Requirements

Must have a valid Ohio Special Education Certificate
Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
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 fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing and other school events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Ability to effectively work remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication
Applicant must reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border.

Nice To Haves

Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.
Communications - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident Public Speaker. Produces high-quality written communications.
Works well in a matrix - Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day-to-day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
Takes personal responsibility – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability

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 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.