Wisconsin Virtual Academy Middle School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (Work from Home)

The Wisconsin Virtual Academy, a public virtual charter school authorized by the McFarland School District and powered by Stride, K12 Inc. is looking for a dynamic, highly-motivated, organized candidate to fill a full time Special Education teacher to work with students in grades 6-8 whose least restrictive environment is the self-contained classroom setting (e.g., students with intellectual disabilities).

Candidates must be willing to collaborate, adept at navigating multiple systems simultaneously and effectively, innovative and solution-oriented, excited for the unique realities of an online schooling environment, and have a passion for supprting students and families.

Position Overview:

Special education teachers are responsible to provide specialized instruction to students with IEPs, in order to meet the individualized needs of students. Teachers will be expected to manage and elevate the learning of students through various service delivery models. Special education teachers will also be expected to meet all deadlines related to IEP paperwork and write compliant and thorough IEPs that align to student needs. This is primarily a work from home position with some travel so it is important that you are self-motivated, creative and passionate about meeting the needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• -Support students working toward alternative learning standards (ie, the Essential Elements) and who participate in the alternative state assessment (ie, Dynamic Learning Maps)
• -Work closely with other staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• -Work closely with Learning Coaches and caregivers to support students'' achievement and progress
• -Provide individualized, intensive instruction to students with significant learning needs
• -Design and facilitate live synchronous instruction aligned to student''s IEP, manage the learning process, and progress monitor;
• -Demonstrate the ability to multi-task & manage information
• -Attend to student needs as driven by IEPs
• -Collaborate with peers in order to provide a positive experience for students;
• -Support parents as needs arise;
• -Write compliant IEPs that meet deadlines and align with student data;
• -Conduct efficient IEP meetings that meet student and parent needs;
• -Initiate re-evaluation paperwork, conduct testing (when applicable) and hold re-evaluation meetings for students on your caseload;
• -Prioritize collection and analysis of student progress monitoring data to provide data-driven instruction and support;
• -Build community by contributing to events;
• -Participate in online meetings and training as scheduled;
• -Travel to and participate in Professional Development, in-person school events, state testing, and other events/meetings as needed;
• -Orient students to their online environment, communicate requirements, set and enforce expectations, maintain open lines of communication, conduct instructional small group sessions;
• -Co-teach, when appropriate, to ensure student success in the mainstream environment;
• -Understand how both diverse and unique characteristics of students and their families impact required support;
• -Conduct re-evaluations when concerns about student performance and progress, and maintain regular contact with students and families;
• -Develop positive and engaging relationships with students and parents;
• -Work to ensure students on your caseload are successful and make progress towards IEP goals, objectives and course attainment;
• -Be available to students, parents, and staff from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday or agreed upon hours; and
• -Work from a professional home office environment, conducive to video and audio needs and a structured schedule.

Other Qualifications:

• -Must be willing to travel to state testing sites during the spring, as well as to in-person professional development events (approximately 3 times/year);
• -Shared view of the virtual academy's mission;
• -Strong content and subject-matter knowledge;
• -An ability to support and guide adults as well as students;
• -Knowledgeable in the application of databases utilized by K12/WIVA;
• -Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• -Organization and time-management skills;
• -Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); and
• -Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database (not required).

Other Considerations:

This position offers competitive healthcare, vision, dental, 401K, & bonuses. This position is not part of the Wisconsin Retirement System. A computer, printer, and supplies are provided.

TITLE IX - COMPLIANCE

The Wisconsin Virtual Academies (WVA) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Becky Eberhardt, WVA Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both. The WVA Title IX Coordinator is Becky Eberhardt, 4721 Dale Curtain Drive, McFarland, WI 53558, reberhardt@k12.com, 608-838-9482.

The WVA nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure can be located on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link. To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sexual discrimination under Title IX, please reference the complaint form on the WVA websites under the Non-Discrimination Notice link.