South Carolina Connections Academy - Special Education Teacher, 2022-2023 School Year

School Summary

South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA) is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school. The school was launched in 2008–09 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. SCCA is South Carolina’s very first virtual charter school, authorized by the South Carolina Public Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K–12 from anywhere in South Carolina. Ninety-three percent of all Connections Academy parents rated the program an “A” or “B” for the 2018-2019 school year.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Working from your home or from Columbia, South Carolina the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with the special education and general education staff to ensure that the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The Special Education Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction.
The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs
• Provide direct and indirect services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed;
• Organize and adhere to all special education procedures and compliance deadlines as directed by IDEA, SCCA, and the authorizing district
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that student IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Assist with administering state testing for all state assessments in grades K-12
• Other duties as assigned
• Develop, write and implement Individualized Education Plans.
• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students;
• Schedule and conduct annual, reevaluation, and special review IEP meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and Enrich.
• Progress monitor IEP goals, complete quarterly IEP progress reports.
• Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program accommodations and modifications

Requirements

• Degree in Special Education
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Student and family focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Team player track record
• Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel for school based event and state testing (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Valid Special Education credential in South Carolina
• Low-incidence or Self-contained teaching experience is preferred

South Carolina Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.