Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Teacher - Math; Group

Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Teacher - Math (Small Group) Summary

The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. The teacher creates strategies to engage and facilitate student learning, serves as a case manager and point of contact for students and parents, and monitors academic progress to help prioritize student learning objectives.

• Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility consideration meetings
• Collaborate with instructional teachers to review student academic data
• Track and communicate all IEP service changes (setting, accommodations, eligibility changes, related services, AT needs, etc.)
• Collaboratively serve as point of contact regarding academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services for families and teachers
• Receive progress reports and information from related services providers
• Provide special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings
• Administer assessments to monitor student progress
• Monitor student engagement and attendance data
• Input testing accommodations in the school database after each IEP meeting; verify accommodations prior to state testing
• In collaboration with school counselor, verify student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting
• Document communication with families via contact logs in Infinite Campus
• Maintain lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks
• Establish a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
• Implement all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity
• Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs
• Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year
• Maintain special education records compliance, including timelines, reporting, and open records requests as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

• Virtual Education Experience
• Special Education Teacher Experience
• Familiar with Zoom, Jigsaw, Canvas, Clever, or other online platforms
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in special education instruction

• Bachelor’s Degree(s) in Special Education or related field AND
• 1 year of experience as a special education teacher, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
• Ability to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
• Ability to create an engaging class culture and to manage the classroom environment
• Communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
• Ability to write IEP’s and Special Education Eligibility reports
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

• Microsoft Office/Google Suite;
  Web proficiency.
• Ability to pass required background check
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to…