SY , Special Education K-12 Teacher - Adapted certification

SY 25-26, Special Education LIFE K-12 Teacher - must have Adapted certification

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The Special Education LIFE Teacher is a state-certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. The special education 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
• Track and communicate all IEP service changes (e.g. 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 (e.g. performance, informal, or formal) to monitor student progress
• Monitor student engagement and attendance data
• Input and 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
• Maintains 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, to include timelines, reporting, and open records requests as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE
• Collaborate with the IEP team to review student academic data, student needs, and lesson plans
• Administer the GAA 2.0 on an annual basis

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 leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Professionalism:
  Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education AND
• Three (3) years of successful special education teaching experience in an adapted classroom AND
• Five (5) years of overall successful special education teaching experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• GA PSC Educational Certificate
• At least one P-12 Special Education Certification in a given Academic Content Area (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English)
• SRT4 Certification in Special Education Adapted Certification Consultative (P-12)
• TKES/LKES credentialed
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required

• 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,…