Special Education Teacher - Great Lakes Learning Academy

Connections Academy; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to remotely manage instructional programs for students with special needs in Michigan. You will work with learning coaches and students to ensure successful completion of instructional programs and participate in all steps of the IEP process.

You will collaborate with teachers and district professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, utilize technology for virtual instruction, and support state testing and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Michigan teaching certification with endorsement in special education.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per MDE.
• Expertise in special education law and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Customer focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
• Technologically proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Travel and attendance at in-person events including State Testing may be required.
• Some evenings hours may be required to support families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and strategies.
• Develop, write, and help implement IEPs and 504 plans.
• Evaluate tests, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate with parents/learning coaches to ensure IEP goals are met.
• Coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction per IEP.
• Provide direct services via web-conferencing as needed.
• Schedule and conduct IEP-related meetings in virtual environments.
• Assist with data entry in the Learning Management System and special education software.
• Assist with organizing IEP paperwork and procedures.
• Locate service providers and negotiate contracts for related services.
• Assist with state testing arrangements and required adaptations.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Technology proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Michigan teaching certification

Continuing education requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Locations

• Home-based, MI 2875 Eyde Pkwy #200, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
• Remote
• Teaching
• Full-Time

Description

Working from our office in East Lansing, Michigan, or your home office, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” 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 his/her instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and operates 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:

• 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with full approval or endorsement in at least one area of special education from Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (MDE, OSE)
• Must meet all continuing education requirements as defined by MDE
• Expertise in special education law and compliance
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Travel and attendance at in-person events, including State Testing is required throughout the school year, as determined by the school. This may require overnight travel
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families

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