Special Education Teacher - Ohio Bridge Connections Academy

• →Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services;
• →Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans;
• →Monitor student progress, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences;
• →Communicate regularly with student’s IEP team, including; parents/learning coaches, related service providers, and other school staff to ensure their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• →Provide direct services to students, including services delivered through web- conferencing software, as needed;
• →Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed;
• →Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students;
• →Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process;
• →Assist with the coordination of related service providers as mandated by their IEPs;
• →Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software;
• →Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP;
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Customer Centric – Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with school staff, students and families and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes.
• Communications - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Confident Public Speaker. Produces high-quality written communications.
• Works well in a matrix - Models collaboration, solves problems efficiently and constructively with peers, builds trust and support. Agile and flexible in day-to-day operations and duties. Demonstrated ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Takes personal responsibility – Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates “ownership” regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and exploiting new opportunities. Shows a commitment to goal-directed management and accountability

• Must have a valid Ohio Special Education Certificate
• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
• Successful background checks or clearances, including the Child Abuse History Clearance
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Customer-centric
• High degree of flexibility and agility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Team player track record
• Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing and other school events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to effectively work remotely
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at Career Benefits - Connections Academy

Application Contingency: ANY PERSON WHO KNOWLINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF A FALSIFICATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE OHIO
REVISED CODE, WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE.