Special Education Teacher - Tennessee Connections Academy

Company Summary

Tennessee Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school that students attend from home. Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Position Summary: and Responsibilities

• Tennessee Connections Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver specially designed instruction.
• Working from your home office in Tennessee, 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.
• 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 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 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;