Position Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Supervisor: Principal

Category: Certificated

SUMMARY:  

A special education teacher in an online school must be able to successfully work remotely with students and parents by conducting virtual meetings, providing both synchronous and asynchronous specialized online instruction, and communicating with parents and other staff members about special education services.  An unconditional commitment to the success of students is necessary. The ability to motivate students in a distance learning environment and the willingness to be flexible and help them become self-disciplined and effective time managers is required. Our special education teachers must be computer literate so they can focus more on student learning than on the tools of instruction. Patience and an aptitude for technical troubleshooting are required. Special education teachers must feel comfortable working in a student-centered setting and utilize effective techniques for this environment. Teachers must have a strong ability to develop relationships and communicate clearly with students and parents.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Oregon Teaching License with Special Education endorsement
• Highly qualified in the content area taught
• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated abilities (written and/or oral) to plan classroom instruction around school philosophy, goals and learner outcomes.
• Educational training in elementary and/or secondary education.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice strategies.
• Ability to plan strategies to meet school and district goals.
• Valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts meetings at a variety of locations.
• Provides specially designed instruction to students both in-person and virtually..
• Has a willingness and ability to work with students in grades K-12.
• Has the resources necessary to work virtually (computer, phone, internet, etc).
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Keeps the safety and welfare of students above all other considerations.
• Properly fills out and submits all required paperwork.
• Knows and understands all policies, regulations, and procedures of the school.
• Follow proper procedures when purchasing school items.
• Remains current in professional growth and in-service training.
• Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and maintains such records as required by law.
• Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises virtual classroom.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Supervises, evaluates, and plans assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit in front of a computer.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees can expect to be driving at least three days a week for home visits, meetings, conferences, and other duties.  The position requires the individual to interact with the public and other staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• State and Federal laws relating to special education.
• Use of software applications.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop spreadsheets and transfer data within systems.
• Proper English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence construction and mathematics.
• Rules, regulations, procedures, functions and policies of the school.
• Word processing, email, data processing, and spreadsheet applications.

Skills and Abilities:

• Have the knowledge and ability to work completely remotely by conducting meetings and instruction virtually via Zoom or Google Hangouts.
• Have a strong working knowledge of the Google Suite of educational tools, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
• Have the ability to quickly learn new digital tools and apps.
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Deal with the students, families, public, and staff in a pleasant and courteous manner in person, over the phone and in writing.
• Learn the laws, rules and procedures related to the position's responsibilities.
• Plan, organize, problem-solve and execute decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to manage work functions in a timely manner while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential materials.
• Abide by federal requirements for a drug-free workplace.
• Maintain a high level of commitment to the completion of all tasks.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Apply an understanding of English, reading, spelling, mathematics and other subjects as related to the position.
• Learn the operation of computers and other equipment used in the work as required by the position.
• Establish and maintain accurate record keeping systems.
• Make mathematical calculations accurately.
• Learn the operation of copy machines, computers, and other equipment used in the work, as required by the position.
• Work successfully in a team setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of coursework satisfying the requirement for issuance of a valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment.

Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners through student teacher, internship or temporary/regular teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

A valid Oregon Teaching Certificate.

Additional Information

This is an online position.  The majority of work will be done from the home office.  However, the applicant can expect to spend some days at the main office in Sheridan, Oregon and participate in-person at specific professional development activities.

If you have questions about the position prior to applying, please contact Jesse Watson, Executive Director, at jwatson@sheridanallprep.org.