Special Education Teacher - Willamette Connections Academy

Connections-Education-4; Scio (OR); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Willamette Connections Academy, a home-based K–12 online public school in Oregon, seeks a Special Education Teacher to manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The role operates from a home office in Oregon and involves participating in the IEP process and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include delivering services via virtual instruction, developing IEPs, monitoring progress, and coordinating with the IEP team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Highly organized and punctual.
• Customer-centric and able to work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to work remotely and use personal devices for two-step authentication.

Responsibilities

• Manage instructional program for students with special needs.
• Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans.
• Monitor student progress and conduct parent conferences.
• Communicate with IEP team including parents and staff.
• Provide direct services via web-conferencing as needed.
• Coordinate IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment.

Skills

Customer-centric

Excellent communication

Organized

Team player

Remote work

Education

Degree in Special Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: SPECI018271

• Full-Time
• Remote

Locations

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Home-based, OR
38776 NW Cherry St.
Scio, OR 97374, USA

Description

Company Summary

Willamette Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Sponsored by Scio School District, Willamette Connections Academy is state certified and open to students throughout Oregon.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Willamette Connections Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Working from your home office in Oregon, the Special Education Teacher will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure that 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.

Key Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher:

• 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.

Capabilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Willamette 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.

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