K Inc Hiring for Alabama, Special Education Compliance Teacher at Clanton, AL Full Time

Job DetailsDescription WHO ARE WE?K12About usK12 Produces ResultsthinkTANK12Get to know Alabama Virtual Academy (ALVA) !Alabama Virtual AcademyBehind the scenesA Day in the lifeK12, 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.Passionate Middle School Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Alabama Virtual Academy.

We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of Alabama Virtual Academy 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!Special Education Teacher provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students individual needs as defined by each students IEP. The special education teacher is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.This is a full-time 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 Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagementCreate instructional resources to meet the varying needs of studentsCollaborate with parents and colleagues to manage coarse goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experienceActively participate in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development)Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environmentAnalyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as neededParticipate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growthCollects data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals;Documents all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with studentsMakes modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEPCollaborates with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroomCollaborates on all progress, semester and grade reportsProvides special education services to students; supports general education teachers and parents with student accommodations to promote the attainment of IEP goalsCommunicates with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree(s) ANDMinimum six (6) months of student teaching experienceTeachers with one or more years of teaching experience are required to provide past performance data.Teaching Certificate(s)TranscriptsPerformance EvaluationsPrior Year State Assessment DataReference Letter(s)Endorsement: Alabama Elementary School Special Education Teaching CertificateResidency Requirement: Prefer residents of Alabama.Will consider residents of the following states: Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and OutlookStrong written/verbal communication skillsAbility to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations.Experience working with the proposed age groupExperience supporting adults and children in the use of technologyAn ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)Ability to clear required background check(s)DESIRED Qualifications: Experience working with the proposed age groupExperience working in a virtual environment.Ability to quickly learn new technologies and toolsExperience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environmentFamiliar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is home-based.Prefer residents of Alabama.Will consider residents of the following states: Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.Must be able to obtain an Alabama Teaching License and attend in person PDs, testing, and other school events.The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. Stride, Inc.

is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)