Special Education Teacher

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🚗 Michigan – Remote

🚗 Michigan – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Connections Academy

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2001

📚 Education

💰 $200k Grant - Connections Academy on 2023-12

Education

Connections Academy is a tuition-free, accredited K–12 online public school program operated by Connections Education (a Pearson division). It delivers state-aligned curriculum and virtual classroom experiences with certified teachers, personalized learning, and support for families serving as learning coaches. The program offers grade-level courses, college and career readiness, clubs and socialization opportunities, and technology support across multiple U. S. states.

📋 Description

• Work from our office in Southfield, Michigan, or a personal 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. • Participate in all steps of the IEP process. • 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. • Utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction. • 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. • Other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• 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)

🏖️ Benefits

• Lighthouse 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. • 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.