High School Life Skills Teacher

Who we are:

Reach Cyber Charter School is a tuition-free online public K–12 school in Pennsylvania, connecting students with certified teachers and a high-quality curriculum. Authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in 2016, Reach Cyber Charter School is state certified and open to students throughout Pennsylvania with a vision to inspire and nurture future success for all students. Our Reach family promotes a vision that provides a collaborative team environment and allows you to utilize various resources to inspire and nurture future success for all students in Pennsylvania.

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. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Special Education Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Creates a classroom and/or instructional environment that is attractive, safe, supportive, and conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest and abilities of students. Risk-taking is encouraged, students feel free to contribute their ideas, and teacher and student interactions are respectful and polite to promote a positive learning environment for all students
• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure 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
• Foster Equity and Inclusion within all programs and services at Reach
• 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
• Demonstrates professionalism and adheres to the Professional Code of Conduct
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid PA Department of Education Special Education Instructional Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding of Pennsylvania Core Standards
• Strong skill set in human relations, communications, problem solving and organization.

• Experience in a cyber education setting preferred
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others
• Ability to drive to various areas of the state as assigned by the Director Special Education

• Must reside in the state of Pennsylvania
• Ability to pass the background checks required for all school employees in Pennsylvania.
• This position could include limited…