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Substitute Teacher – Special Education

🔥 12 minutes ago

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

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⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Posted on Connections Academy's careers page, not through a job board

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Connections Academy

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

• Virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country. • Consult frequently with students, Learning Coaches, and school personnel to help each student complete their instructional program. • Participate in IEP processes, including analyzing data and delivering and monitoring IEPs, depending on the assigned school. • Work with teachers and school professionals to ensure the special education program succeeds and complies with federal and state regulations. • Deliver virtual small-group or individual instruction through the LiveLesson online classroom. • Act as teacher of record during short- or long-term absences or vacancies, typically assignments lasting 2–20 weeks and averaging 8–12 weeks. • Be online and available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school’s time zone, when on assignment. • Communicate with parents, students, and teachers to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback, suggest instructional strategies, monitor assignments, and verify learning. • Complete grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences. • Support synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions. • Collaborate with teachers to support students on the team’s caseload. • Case-manage students, write and deliver IEPs, and provide direct services as directed by the school. • Coordinate with general education teachers to meet IEP goals and accommodations and provide FAPE. • Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies and daily assignments and projects. • Maintain current student records and data, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance, and student logs. • Check email when not on assignment for upcoming assignments and Substitute Services updates. • Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing. • Maintain active certifications.

🎯 Requirements

• Must be highly qualified and hold a valid and active full Pennsylvania state teaching certification in special education. • Special education instruction experience preferred. • Multiple state certifications a plus. • Ability to obtain certification in other states as requested. • Ability to obtain additional clearances as requested. • Bachelor’s degree or higher. • Dedicated, distraction-free home working environment where all business activities will occur. • Availability Monday through Friday during assigned school hours, typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the school’s time zone, when on assignment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to write and monitor IEP plans and willingness to learn to use a variety of software. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, prioritization, self-direction, and creativity. • Understanding of IEP/504 plans and their implementation in a virtual setting. • Excellent attention to detail and strong time management and organizational skills. • Proven commitment to student achievement. • Strong technology skills; experience with learning management systems, Microsoft Office programs, and Google Apps preferred. • Reliable, high-speed internet access. • Microsoft OS- and Microsoft Office-equipped computer required; PC preferred. • Customer-focused approach and team-player track record. • May not provide care for others during normal school hours while on assignment; alternative care arrangements must be made. • May not be employed in another job during normal school hours while on assignment. • Must complete required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire and at the beginning of each school year. • Two-step authentication is required to log in to all systems if offered the job.

🏖️ Benefits

• This is a part-time position with no benefits. • Required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year. • Required orientation and training programs within 30 days of hire and at the beginning of each school year.

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