Elementary Special Education Teacher - River Connections Academy

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Great River Connections Academy

Job Category
:
Teaching

Requisition Number
: HIGHS
017442

• Posted :
  November 20, 2025
• Full-Time
• Remote

Home-based, OH
3560 Olentangy River Road Suite 430
Columbus, OH 43214, USA

Great River Connections Academy (GRCA) is a tuition‑free public online eSchool serving students in grades K‑12 throughout Ohio beginning of the school year. GRCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.

Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by Advanc

ED.

Great River Connections Academy School seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Applicants must have an Ohio certification to be considered. Applicant must reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border. Working from your home office in Ohio, the Special Education Teacher will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process and work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure the school’s special education program is successful and compliant with federal and state regulations.

The teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services;
• Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans;
• Monitor student progress, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences;
• Communicate regularly with student’s IEP team, including parents/learning coaches, related service providers, and other school staff to ensure their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• 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 the coordination of related service providers as mandated by their IEPs;
• 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.

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.
• Communications – A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident public speaker. Produces high‑quality written communications.
• Works well in a matrix – Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day‑to‑day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast‑paced environment.
• Takes personal responsibility – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal‑directed management and accountability.

• Must have a valid Ohio Special Education Certificate
• Degree in Special Education or related education field
• Successful background checks or clearances, including the Child Abuse History Clearance
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google…