Virtual Special Education Teacher | Remote IEP Expert

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

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