Washington Connections Academy - Teacher- Special Education, 2024-2025 School Year

Full-time - Entry Level

Home-Based; Washington, Oregon, or Idaho, WA

Educational Services

About the position

This position is a full-time position, typically 40+ hours per week from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each weekday, working with Washington Connections Academy from your home office in either Washington, Oregon, or Idaho. Certified Special Education Teacher will "virtually" manage instructional special education programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
• Develop, write, and help implement IEPs and 504 plans
• Evaluate tests, assessments, or records reviews
• 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
• Schedule, organize and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
• Monitor the general education progress of students on an ongoing basis and work additionally with students who are struggling
• Create lesson plans and provide direct services to students in weekly small group LiveLessons, co-planning or individually as needed
• Assist with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP
• Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Collaborate with teachers and learning coaches to ensure, develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students
• Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, as required within school policy
• Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a 'school community'
• Participate in the administration of the state testing, including in-person proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at various locations around the state of Washington
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require staff representation
• Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, as assigned, sharing course progress insights about students and providing feedback on goals and accommodations
• Work collaboratively and often within a professional learning community of grade- or content-level instructional staff to review student progress data related to a team-determined SMART goal
• Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met within WSLP and/or graduation frameworks
• Attend and participate in in-person training sessions and team-building activities scheduled throughout the school year and throughout the state of Washington
• Report and refer critical incidents that jeopardize student well-being as obligated by law, administrative regulations, or ethical standards
• Take part in all assigned professional development and training, synchronous and asynchronous, including state-required training in SEL and DEI
• Complete the duties of an assigned or volunteered-for representative or Career Ladder position that has a school-wide focus
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have Washington teacher certification in Special Education
• Residence in Washington preferred
• Team player track record, highly flexible, and with a demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong technology skills (especially Microsoft Office and Google Suite products, synchronous classroom programs such as Zoom, third-party educational software such as Nearpod, and data collection and examination tools, including spreadsheets and databases)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to communicate (listen and speak) effectively and appropriately with staff, students, and families from a wide range of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail, with proven time management and organizational skills, especially when working independently
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues to foster and encourage an inclusive work and school environment that is supportive of different groups of individuals, including people of different races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, genders, and sexual orientations
• Student- and family-focused approach, with demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports and recognizes students of diverse backgrounds and identities
• Ability to travel for one, possibly two, weeks at a time for key school events, including overnight travel (including, but not limited to: back-to-school training, state testing, graduation ceremony, marketing events, and field trips)
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication

Benefits

• Based on Experience and Education, the salary ranges from $40,000-55,000