Alt Ed Special Education Teacher- Oregon Connections Academy

Connections Academy • Prairie City, OR

5d • Remote

About The Position

Oregon Connections Academy is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction and virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The position works from a home office in Oregon and uses technology to provide virtual instruction. The teacher participates in all stages of the IEP process and collaborates with teachers and special education professionals to support program success and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The teacher manages and provides instructional guidance and virtual teaching for a caseload of students receiving direct and/or indirect services. They develop, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans; track student progress; complete report cards; and conduct parent conferences. The role includes coordinating with students’ IEP teams, organizing virtual IEP meetings, providing direct services as needed, supporting program modifications, maintaining student and special education records, coordinating related service providers, and assisting with state testing and IEP-related adaptations. Other duties may be assigned.

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 school staff, to support IEP goals and address student needs.
• Provide direct services to students, including 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.
• Assist with the organization and proper implementation of paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
• Assist with coordinating related service providers as mandated by students’ IEPs.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate adaptations required by students’ IEPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible new hires receive a $2,500 gross sign-on bonus if they remain employed, in good standing, and actively working 90 days after their hire date.
• Benefits are available to eligible employees; details are provided through Connections Academy Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time