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Job Description

Job Description

About the Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Florida. At VPA Florida, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

The Virtual Special Education Teacher supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program.

ELIGIBILITY : This position is open to residents of Florida.

About the Opportunity

• Assist with the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student served
• Write IEPs in a timely manner
• Participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Maintain all student records and files according to federal, state and local mandates.
• Complete all necessary paperwork within timelines to be compliant,
• Complete progress reports as required
• Complete all components of all paperwork
• Work 1 : 1, in small groups or in whole class sessions with students
• Administer Transition Assessments
• Write lessons plans to accommodate goals in the student's IEP.
• Teach all subjects following the school's course of study or as assigned
• Schedule and participate in IEP and other meetings for students with disabilities
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests, benchmark assessments and evaluation assessments as directed
• Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results
• Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters
• Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior / discipline records
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, psychologists, parents, Administrator, and professionals outside of school
• Work with Related Services to keep evaluations current, updated every three years
• Provide resources for classroom teachers for areas of disability
• Attend, participate in and / or chaperone school activities such as faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, student activities
• Other duties as assigned
• Attend professional developments as assigned

About You

About Us

"We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances." – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits :

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

Career benefits – keep growing

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and / or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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