ACCEL Schools is seeking Special Education teachers for its online charter school Peak Prep.  Peak Prep uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. 

The Special Education Teacher develops and delivers specialized instruction to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.

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Duties include

• Write Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in a timely manner
• Write lessons plans and deliver services in compliance with IEPs
• Research and locate prior school IEP
• Participate in the Response to intervention (RTI)
• Use computers and other technology provided to assist students
• Maintain the classroom environment and discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning
• Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed
• Be aware of students status for state and district testing and provide proper accommodation
• Provide resources for classroom teachers for areas of disability
• Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testing results
• Collaborate with teachers, psychologists, parents and Administrator
• Collaborate with professionals outside of school to continuously remain updated on student’s progress and keep evaluations current
• Maintain all student records and files according to the Models Policies and Procedures
• Schedule IEP and Multi-Factored Evaluation (MFE) meetings as needed
• Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Administration such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, field trips, professional learning communities
• Perform student home visits as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• Current California R3MM Education Specialist license
• Familiarity with the Response to Intervention (RTI) process
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions
• Prior online teaching experience preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• A passion for teaching and genuine care for children
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• California residence

Equal Employment Opportunity

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