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Special Education Teacher
Connections AcademySpecial Education Teacher managing online instructional programs for students with special needs at Florida Connections Academy. Collaborating with learning coaches and teachers to ensure compliance and success in special education.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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 and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences
- 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
- 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
- Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services
- 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
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
- A valid Florida Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education K-12 is required
- One of the following additional certifications: Mathematics 6-12 or Elementary Education K-6
- ESOL Certification or Endorsement required
- ESE K-12 certification required
- Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
- Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
- Customer focused approach
- High degree of flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
- Team player track record
- Travel across the state is required for state testing administration (may require overnight travel)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
IEP ImplementationAssessment EvaluationData ManagementVirtual TeachingSpecial Education Software Proficiency
Soft Skills
Customer Focused ApproachFlexibilityTeam CollaborationFast-Paced Work Adaptability
Certifications
Florida Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education K-12Mathematics 6-12 CertificationElementary Education K-6 CertificationESE K-12 Certification