Virtual Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

ELIGIBILITY : Open to residents of Texas 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 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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