[WYVA] Special Education TeacherINSPIRE THE FUTURE

K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

The Special Education Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through K12’s learning management system, and they work actively with students and learning coaches/parents to advance each child’s learning

The mission of WYVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

AS A Special Education Teacher, YOU WILL ENJOY...

Provides focused academic support and instruction to the student on a schedule determined by the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) through phone conferencing, virtual real-time interaction and/or face-to-face support; Provides focused support to all supplemental programs being used by the special needs student to ensure participation and progress;
Provides focused support to the parent on accommodations and interventions to promote the attainment of IEP goals through phone conferencing, virtual real-time interaction and/or face-to-face support; Communicates with parents and therapists to ensure that special education students are receiving the appropriate therapies;
Collects data and reviews student work to support documentation of IEP goals; Documents all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students;
Makes modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP; Develops the student's IEP, meeting all annual review timelines and notification requirements; Ensures the student's IEP is focused on attainment of grade appropriate academic standards as defined by the state;
Ensures that all re-evaluations are completed within specific timelines as defined by state agency;
Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure full inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom;
Collaborates with general education teachers regarding "at-risk" students to support the development and implementation of interventions within the regular classroom; Collaborates on all progress, semester and grade reports;
Maintains all required reports as assigned by the Special Education Manager including student progress reports;
Ensures that assigned students participate in state achievement testing and receive monitored accommodations as defined by the IEP.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned.

Attends all required professional development;
Serves as proctors for site-based proctored exams;
Participates in the school's self-evaluation programs;
Supports the school administration in the enrollment of special education students.

Get to know WYVA!

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Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience
Bachelor’s degree
Appropriate state certification
Meets state’s NCLB’s Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations.
Experience working with the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
Ability to CLEAR required background check(s)
An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND
Three (3) years of special education teaching experience
Meet requirements for Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) in Special Education under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and highly qualified in the areas of instruction (e.g. Math, ELA,)
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state certification for grades 9-12 and highly qualified teacher status in area of instruction.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students
- Able to adapt learning plans to meet different needs and learning styles; create an instructional and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Customer service orientation
- Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code and other pertinent regulations
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations
- Ability to pass required background check
- Ability to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card (where applicable)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Education or related field
- Experience with online school environment
- Experience working with proposed age group
- Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
- Ability to learn new technologies and tools
- Experience teaching in both online and in a brick-and-mortar environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is a home-based position with some job related travel (face to face meetings, state testing)

WHO ARE WE?

K12 is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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