Special Education Teacher - Ohio Bridge Connections Academy

School Summary Ohio Bridge Connections Academy (OHBCA) is a tuition free, full-time online drop-out prevention and recovery program serving students from 14-21 years old across the state of Ohio. OHBCA is authorized by the Ohio Council of Community Schools and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated through a contract with Connections Academy of Ohio, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary

and Responsibilities Ohio Bridge Connections Academy (OHBCA) seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction. Applicants must have an Ohio Certification to be considered. Also, Applicant must reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border. Working from your home office in Ohio, the Special Education Teacher will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and special education 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.

Key Responsibilities

● 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 and 504 plans; ● 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.