Secondary Special Education Teacher

School Summary

Utah Connections Academy (UCA) is a tuition-free, online public school that serves students in grades K–12 throughout Utah. UCA is authorized under state law by the Utah State Charter School Board and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Utah Connections Academy, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy of Utah, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. UCA is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission, an accrediting division of AdvancED.

Utah 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.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working full time, 8 am-4 pm MST, from your home office in Utah, the Special Education Interventionist will provide explicit instruction to students in a face-to-face setting while utilizing an online teaching model and materials. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools, the Secondary Special Education will communicate regularly with classroom teachers, parents, and students, to ensure that struggling students are identified so targeted instruction techniques can be devised and applied. The Secondary Special Education Teacher will work closely with other teachers and district professionals 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 Secondary Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students;
• Develop, write and help implement IEPs and 504 plans;
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences;
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion;
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues;
• 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 locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs;
• Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services;
• 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. 

Requirements:

• Has and maintains a Special Education Utah educator license
• Utah residency required
• Demonstrates multi-cultural awareness
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft and Google suites)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Student-centered approach
• Adapts easily to change
• Demonstrates ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate and work well independently
• Willingness to travel on occasion for school events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Consistent, distraction-free workspace with reliable wi-fi
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for 2-step authentication