Requisition Number 19-4074
Title (ORVA) Secondary Special Education Teacher 2019/20
City State wide State OR

Description
[ORVA] Secondary Special Education Teacher 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.

Passionate Secondary Special Education Teachers are needed at the K12 partner school, Insight Washington. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

Our Teachers are responsible for ensuring that students achieve mastery of learning objectives. They provide guidance, instruction and support, manage the learning process and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through interactive lessons and daily assessments and they actively work with students and parents to advance each child's learning.

The mission of Oregon Virtual 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!
AS A Secondary Special Education Teacher, YOU WILL ENJOY...

• Work with individual students, including development of lessons, one on one or in small group settings, over the phone, and/or via web conference to improve academic performance.
• Conduct regular conferences with parents/Learning Coaches and students to assess each student's progress, learning style, and other academic, social, or developmental issues. Document conference details in database.
• Analyze data to identify student academic strengths and weaknesses. Proactively track student academic progress and school attendance and notify administration of red flags.
• Participate on IEP and pre-referral teams for students with special needs.
• Prepare students for State standardized tests; proctor site-based standardized testing (this might mean traveling away from your home base depending on testing needs).
• Communicate State Test data to students and parents/Learning Coaches, work together to set individual academic goals, and follow through to ensure students reach their goals.
• Support students and parents/Learning Coaches with student placement, curriculum, instructional issues, school set-up and logistics questions including basic computer set-up, navigation, and troubleshooting.
• Collect, review, and provide feedback on work samples.
• Develop positive relationships with parents/Learning Coaches, students and ORVA staff members.
• Possess a wide ranging knowledge base of the K12 curriculum and State Content Standards with Limits for assigned grade levels.
• Respond in a timely manner, no longer than 24 business hours, to student, parent/Learning Coach and ORVA staff inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during the regular work week.
• Support ORVA administrators with school information sessions.
• Organize social and educational activities for students and families one time per month including sponsorship of one virtual club.
• Participate in regular staff meetings via web or phone conference or face to face (travel may be required).
• Provide subject-specific support to parents and students including study sessions, ClassConnect and Office Hours.
• Meet the evaluation domain expectations.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Competencies:
  
• Customer Service
• Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
  
  Planning and Organizing
  
• Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently;
• Works in an organized manner.
  
  Communication
  
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  
  Use of Technology
  
• Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity.
  
  Job Knowledge
  
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Uses resources effectively.
  
  Dependability
  
• Benefits organization through outside activities; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Follows policies and procedures; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Supports organization's goals and values.

Get to know (ORVA) !

• Oregon Virtual 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 and professional experience
• Experience coordinating academically oriented clubs and extracurricular activities
  
  Certificates and Licenses:
• Valid Oregon Teaching License, with emphasis on applicable subject matter assigned.
• Meets Highly Qualified status under NCLB for courses scheduled to be taught.

Language Ability:

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Math Ability:

Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to maintain command of theoretical knowledge of human behavior and learning including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience moderating web meetings (Elluminate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

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. A flexible schedule is required.

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel as needed. Position may require travel to occur during a weekend.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHO ARE WE?

• About us
• K12 Produces Results
• Kudos and Honors
• thinkTANK12

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, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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