Special Education Lead Teacher

Stride, Inc.

Concord, New Hampshire(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Content Delivery/Distribution, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Operations Management, Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Process Management, Reporting Skills, School Management, Special Education, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Concord, New Hampshire
POSTED
Today
Job Description
Required Certificates and Licenses: Special Education
  • If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state of New Hampshire within 60 days of employment
Residency Requirements: New Hampshire
Salary Range : $55,000 - $58,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus

Start Date: School Year 26/27

The remote Special Education Lead Teacher is a highly qualified, state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an on-line environment. Teachers provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Additionally, the Lead Teacher acts as a member of the school leadership team, and mentoring teachers and supporting virtual academy (VA) efforts to improve student performance.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for Any One. We provide families 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Granite State Academy Online Program (GSAOP). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Granite State Academy Online Program (GSAOP) 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 REMOTE 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 FUNCATIONS:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • Functions as a member of the school leadership team; Manages/supervises and/or mentors' teachers in the VA providing coaching and formal evaluation; Strives to proactively address identified needs and support VA efforts to improve student performance;
  • Orients teachers, communicates requirements, sets and enforces deadlines, maintains regular office hours to support teachers and students; Understands how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support from both the homeroom teacher and the Lead teacher;
  • Learns the entire K12 curriculum for assigned grade levels and is able to demonstrate knowledge of how state standards align with it; Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools;
  • Takes ownership for student's academic progress and attendance, communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student's achievement by supporting the homeroom teachers in their efforts, establishes and maintains a positive rapport with families and teachers, conducts data driven conferences with teachers
  • Supports teachers with curricular and instructional issues, balances the flexibility of the K12 curriculum with Academy policies and procedures,
  • Lead Teachers focus on one or more ongoing tasks/projects related to managing school operations such as: recruiting/interviewing teaching candidates; training new teachers; implementing teacher evaluation processes; assisting with student-teacher matching; maintaining uniformity among teaching procedures; developing and implementing school policies/procedures; acting as a curriculum expert for a grade level/series of grade levels; coordinating aspects of testing readiness; assisting teachers in addressing low attendance and progress issues; preparing regular reports/facilitating communications; and assisting with marketing events.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.
  • Assists with the development and implementation all policies and procedures related to teaching and learning;
  • Helps develop and implement a data driven program design that has synergy with K12 curriculum;
  • Collaborates with peers to provide a positive experience for students;
  • Ass

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Stride, Inc.