Virtual Special Education Teacher

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona; Arizona; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Voluntary long-term disability

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona is seeking a Virtual Special Education Teacher to support students with IEP goals through online instruction. You will implement IEPs, collaborate with MTSS teams, and maintain compliant records while delivering instruction 1:1, in small groups, or full classes.

The role requires a Master's degree (preferred), AZ eligibility, and strong communication skills. Experience with IDEA compliance, data-driven decisions, and technology-enabled teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree preferred.
• Current State certification/licensure in appropriate area.
• Three years of teaching experience, at least 2 of which are in special education preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas.
• Familiarity with state proficiency testing/state teaching standards.
• Understanding of MTSS process.
• Experience with diverse student body.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Google Docs, MS Office).
• Experience with IDEA-related software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the IEP for each student served.
• Write IEPs in a timely manner.
• Participate in the MTSS process.
• Maintain all student records and files according to mandates.
• Complete paperwork within timelines to be compliant.
• Complete progress reports as required.
• Work 1:1, in small groups or in whole class sessions with students.
• Administer Transition Assessments.
• Write lesson plans to accommodate IEP goals.
• Teach all subjects following the school’s course of study.
• Schedule and participate in IEP and other meetings.
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests and evaluations.
• Collaborate with staff to improve testing results.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Keep accurate records (grades, attendance, behavior).
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, psychologists, and other professionals.
• Work with Related Services to keep evaluations current.
• Provide resources for classroom teachers.
• Attend professional development as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Data-driven decision making

Co-teaching knowledge

Tech proficiency (Google Docs/MSOffice

Tech adaptability

Willingness to work evenings

Education

Masters’ Degree preferred

State certification/licensure in appropriate area

Tools

Power School Special Programs

Google Docs

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Arizona is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Arizona. At VPA Arizona, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

We are seeking a highly qualified Virtual Special Education Teacher who is dedicated to providing a superior education for all students! ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.

The Virtual Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Arizona

About the Opportunity

• Assistwith the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student served
• Write IEPsin a timely manner
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Maintain all student records and files according to federal,stateand local mandates
• Complete all necessary paperwork within timelines to be compliant
• Complete progress reports asrequired
• Complete all components of all paperwork
• Work 1:1, in small groups or in whole class sessions with students
• Administer Transition Assessments
• Write lessons plans to accommodate goals in the student’s IEP
• Teach all subjects following the school’s course of study or as assigned
• Schedule andparticipatein IEP and other meetings for students with disabilities
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests, benchmark assessments and evaluation assessments as directed
• Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized andproficiencytesting results
• Maintainconfidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
• Keepaccuraterecords on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, psychologists, parents, Administrator, and professionals outside of school
• Work with Related Services to keep evaluations current, updated every three years
• Provide resources for classroom teachers for areas of disability
• Attend professional developments as assigned

About You

• Masters’ Degree preferred
• Current State certification/licensure inappropriate area
• Three years of teaching experience, at least 2 of which are in special education preferred
• Strong content knowledge in one or more content areas
• Familiarity with stateproficiencytesting state teaching standards
• Understanding of and/or willingness to learn the MTSS process
• Prior experience working with a diverse student body
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills thatreflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Genuine care for children and a passion for teaching
• Proficiencyin computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications
• Prior experience with software and databases used tomaintainIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance including Power School Special Programs
• Ability to learnnew technologiesandacquirenew skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly andexhibitsound judgment whilemaintainingthat confidentiality
• Ability to and willingness to work occasional evenings
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional local and in-state travel
• Ability to pass federal,stateand local background checks
• Knowledge of co-teaching models and the ability to co-teach

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 100+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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