Wisconsin Virtual Academy - Middle School Special Education Teacher (Work from Home) - Vacancy ID: 227083

Position Overview:

Special education teachers manage and elevate the learning of students with IEPs using various instructional methods, accommodations, and modifications. Special education teachers meet all IEP-related deadlines and develop compliant, thorough IEPs aligned to student needs. This position is primarily remote with some travel. It is imperative that you are self-motivated, reliable, organized, and passionate about meeting the needs of students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements describe the general natural and scope of work of a special education teacher. This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required; other duties may be assigned.

• Provide data-driven, culturally responsive specialized instruction as required by students’ IEPs
• Adapt instructional methods and materials to meet individual students’ needs and interests
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all lessons
• Regularly analyze data and monitor students’ progress toward IEP goals and objectives
• Develop compliant IEPs that are aligned to individual student needs
• Meet all deadlines per local, state, and national policies and statutes
• Facilitate student-centered, efficient IEP meetings tailored to student and parent needs
• Assist coordinator and school psychologist with the three-year re-evaluation process (e.g, testing, paperwork)
• Orient students to the online learning environment and communicate expectations and requirements
• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to provide positive learning experiences for students
• Co-teach with general education teacher(s) in order to ensure student success in the mainstream setting
• Attend all required virtual meetings and professional development, as scheduled
• Travel to in-person school events, as required (e.g., professional development, testing, graduation)
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Be available and responsive to students, families, and staff, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00a – 4:30p
• Work from a professional home office, conducive to audio and video and a structured schedule

Other Qualifications:

• Shared view of the Wisconsin Virtual Academy’s mission
• Strong organization and time management skills are essential
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth understanding of learning standards and subject matter
• Able to support and guide students as well as adults
• Adept at learning and navigating multiple student information systems and other platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (e.g., Office, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Other Considerations:

This position offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: insurance (health, vision, dental), annual bonuses, and a 401K with up to a 6% match. This position does not participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). A computer, second monitor, and other 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.