Special Education Teacher Job Description

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Host IEPs
• Coordinate with individual student's service providers to ensure student receives needed services
• Ensure all documents are in prior to IEP meeting (Psychology report DIS reports/goals, GE/Parent progress) and forwarded to parent, Master Teacher and office
• Host monthly phone conference with each student and his/her general education teacher
• Submit notes from e-mails and calls at the end of each month to office, and update the special education database
• Mail a CD of all IEPs to Special Education Master Teacher at end of the month
• Available for families on an as need basis via phone or e-mail
• Send out AP forms, prior notices, parental rights and IEPs and be compliant with timelines
• Set up IEPs on the Internet
• Complete academic testing for initials and tri-annuals and writing of reports and IEPs
• Obtain needed signatures on all required documents
• Host transition meetings
• Follow up with any parental or teacher concerns
• Work closely with Special Education Master Teacher. Notify of any concerns immediately
• Keep files in office compliant
• Test students as needed during state testing
• Attend monthly SpEd Professional developments in person or on phone
• Attend weekly SpEd departmental conference calls.
• Update caseload database once a month (e-mail, phone, IEP dates, accommodations, modifications, services, etc.)
• Host a Student Study Team call once per month
• Follow up on concerns as noted on Teacher and Parent monthly progress forms
• At year-end, create a custom CD file for each student. Contents include: IEP and monthly progress notes from teacher, parent input form, reports from evaluations etc.
• Other duties as required by Special Education Coordinator

• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of teaching experience
• Appropriate state certification
• Shared view of the virtual academy's mission
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, and experience using them in a professional capacity
• Flexible schedule

Compensation includes competitive salary commensurate with background, experience, and other similar programs, and a benefits package. All teachers are provided with a computer, high-speed Internet access, and a second phone line. The school will only consider top candidates with relevant experience and a proven track record.