Requisition Number 19-2821
Title (GCA) Special Education Teacher, LIFE
City Atlanta State GA

Description
[GCA] Special Education Teacher -LIFE INSPIRE THE FUTURE
K12 is a dynamic company on a mission to provide the most compelling, comprehensive, and effective K-12 education available. Our employees are a critical part of an organization that is providing powerful, new options for the way children can be educated. They have a passion for education and a drive to make a difference.

The mission of Georgia Cyber Academy 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 Special Education Teacher, LIFE is a State -certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. The special education teacher creates strategies to engage and facilitate student learning, serves as a case manager and point of contact for students and parents, and monitors academic progress to help prioritize student learning objectives.
AS A VIRTUAL TEACHER, YOU WILL ENJOY...

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility consideration meetings
• Track and communicate all IEP service changes (e.g. setting, accommodations, eligibility changes, related services, AT needs, etc.)
• Collaboratively serve as point of contact regarding academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services for families and teachers
• Receive progress reports and information from related services providers
• Provide special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings
• Administer assessments (e.g. performance, informal, or formal) to monitor student progress
• Monitor student engagement and attendance data
• Input and verify accommodations prior to State testing
• In collaboration with school counselor, verify student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting
• Document communication with families via contact logs in Infinite Campus
• Maintains lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks
• Establish a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
• Implement all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity
• Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs
• Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year
• Maintain special education records compliance, to include timelines, reporting, and open records requests; as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE
• Collaborate with general education and co-taught teachers to review student academic data, student needs, and lesson plans
• Administer the GAA 2.0 on an annual basis
  
  COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
  competencies.
  
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

Get to know (GCA) !

• Georgia Cyber Academy
• Behind the scenes
• A Day in the life

Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field AND
• Two (2) years of experience teaching in an adapted classroom, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
• Ability to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
• Ability to create an engaging class culture and to manage the classroom environment
• Communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
• Ability to write IEP's and Special Education Eligibility reports
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

Certificates and Licenses:

• Minimum SRT4 Certification in Special Education Adapted Certification Consultative (P-12) AND
• At least 1 Special Education Academic Content Area (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) P-5 , and/or 4-8, and/or P-12 (depending upon grade levels taught)

Other Required Qualifications

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to pass required background check
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, outings, and orientations

Desired Qualifications

• Virtual Education Experience
• Special Education Teacher Experience
• Familiar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in special education instruction

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
• Ability to travel by vehicle to State testing and professional development sites
• Minor lifting/carrying of academic materials
  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.
  

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