Middle School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Job Description Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have a Special Education endorsement. Residency Requirements: Must reside in Michigan. The Middle School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher is a state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The Special Education Teacher must provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students individual needs as defined by each students Individualized Education Program. The Special Education Teacher works actively with students and parents to advance each students learning and is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. · Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team by: · Communicating with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies · Developing compliant IEPs, progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation · Facilitating and leading collaborative special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings · Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text · Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP · Ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom · Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives · Document all contact with parents and interventions with students · Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed · Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students · Commitment to personalizing learning for all students · Demonstrate a belief in all students ability to succeed and meet high expectations · Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress · Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests · Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with famil