Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Special Education Teacher (Full Time/Life Skills)

Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Working from your home office in Pennsylvania, the Special Education Teacher will “virtually” manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process.  The Life Skills Support Teacher will provide specialized instruction and case management for K‑12 students who require full‑time special education services focused on functional academics, adaptive behavior, and independent living skills. Working in Pennwood Cyber Charter School’s virtual environment, the teacher will design engaging, evidence‑based lessons, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher:

• 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;
• 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.

Capabilities

• 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 a 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

Requirements

• Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
• Valid Pennsylvania PK-12 Special Education certificate
• Successful background checks or clearances, including the Child Abuse History Clearance
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Preferred: Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions
• 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 a 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
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