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K12 believes in Education for Any One. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate High School Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Insight Academy of Arizona. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Insight Academy of Arizona 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!.

The Lead 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. Additionally, the Lead Teacher acts as a member of the school leadership team, and mentoring teachers and supporting virtual academy (VA) efforts to improve student performance.

Essential Functions: 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, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Case Manager for IEPs of speech only students
• Development of IEP using e-IEP Pro
• Conduct meetings as needed
• Manage files
• Mentoring/training of special education teachers
  • Office set up
  • Records set up
  • e-IEP Pro training
  • File set up
• Management of related service providers
  • Obtain progress notes monthly from each provider
  • Assign students to various providers
• Develop and implement all special education procedures
• Recruit, train, and supervise special education teachers
• Develop and disseminate “best practices” for special education in a virtual setting
• Train all teachers in special education procedures, focusing on identification
• Implement the use of adaptive technology to meet the needs of our students
• Review contracts with special education providers
• Oversee special education reporting
• Oversee the development and maintenance of all IEP’s
• Alert the Head of School of all changes in local, state, and/or federal special education practices and laws
• Ensure that special education students are an integrated part of WYVA
• Work through the Head of School with the local district’s attorney on legal and compliance issues
• Travel, as required, to support students and districts in implementation of the special education program
• Manage the special education budget

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

• Weekly staff conference call
• Weekly special ed. staff call
• Monthly Professional Development meetings
• Enrollment/Enrollment IEPs
• Collaboration with related service providers as needed
• Special Projects as assigned

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, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to teaching and learning;
• Helps develop and implement a data driven program design that has synergy with K12 curriculum;
• Collaborates with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
• Assists with the assurance that their direct reports meet all the standards and expectations outlined;
• Assists with the promotion of professional development of teachers through the implementation of Data Driven Instruction;
• Assists with the development and dissemination of “best practices” in the virtual school setting;
• Plans/implements data driven professional learning activities;
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve school performance goals;
• Serves as a liaison between parents and teachers along with the school administrative team;
• Presents and leads various meeting school department/team meetings;
• Travels to, participates and presents in regular staff meetings and professional development sessions;
• Maintains records regarding students in accordance with school policy and state requirements; prepares reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of teaching experience
• Ability to clear required background check.

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate state teaching certification.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Experience in a charter school environment preferred
  Great organizational and time management skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience using search engines (Internet) for research projects
  • Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database preferred
  • Strong communication skills with regular educators and parents
  • Ability to travel as needed to support students and districts in implementation of the special education program

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.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age,, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.