Special Education Teacher - Moderate to Severe

California Online Public Schools:  Special Education Teacher - Moderate to Severe

Position Overview:

The moderate/severe special education teacher has the specific responsibility to plan and implement a learning environment which meets the unique needs of our  special education students in a Independent Study virtual setting; will instruct special education students in accordance with established policies and procedures; develop and implement IEP goals, and assess students, assign duties to classified personnel, oversee the classified staff's interaction with students, provide input to the Administration concerning the performance of students assigned to their classroom or program, and perform other duties as required by law.

Essential Duties:

• Provide quality specialized academic instruction aligned with Common Core standards to meet student’s needs and/or learning styles in a self-contained virtual class setting.
• Be able to manage your caseload that will also be your homeroom students in a virtual setting. 
• Possess working knowledge of special education law and mandates established by the local and state agencies.  
• Update Individual Education Plan (IEP) as required, goals and objectives; conduct IEP meetings; establish, maintain and work toward student goals as outlined in the IEP. 
• Utilize assessment results from psychological reports, academic reports and other related service provider reports to develop a IEP
• Meet case management responsibilities as assigned by the various grade band levels 
• Administer standardized tests; develop curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with state guidelines.
• Prepare lesson plans, progress reports, report cards and incident reports in a timely manner.
• Observe and record academic and behavioral student progress daily.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor, communicate effectively and interface with a multidisciplinary team including parents, caregivers, social services, district personnel and other outside support agencies.
• Attend in-service training and all other required meetings.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Required to travel to in-person events located throughout Northern, Central and Southern California.
• Ability to create measurable learning objectives and guide students toward mastery
• Ability to organize time to maximize opportunities for instruction
• Ability to correct student errors in a positive and timely manner
• Ability to effectively utilize a problem solving approach
• Knowledge and a demonstrated understanding of applicable students' diagnoses.
• Exhibit behaviors that reflect a positive attitude
• Ability to provide positive reinforcements to students by using a variety of incentives and rewards, both tangible and social 

Preferred Qualifications

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree (BA/BS) from an accredited school
• Valid California State Credential for Special Education, Moderate to Severe, with appropriate authorization.
• Possess a CLAD or BCLAD authorization 
• Possess Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Authorization
• Minimum of at least 3 years of teaching experience in a Moderate to Severe classroom setting. 
• Positive work history demonstrating verifiable reliability, responsibility and good work habits. 
• This is a fully remote position where you will primarily work from your home office.
• This position is available for the 2024-2025 school year.

Salary : $83,416 - $114,166