Job Title:                             K-5 Special Education Teacher

Department:                     Instructional

Reports To:                       Director of Special Education

Job Summary:

If you have a passion for unique, individualized approaches to learning, working collaboratively with all teachers and educational service providers, and are an experienced, licensed Special Education teacher, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS) is looking for you. We’re seeking educators who can apply their unique skill sets to our proven, virtual home-based model of education, including teaching core subjects while implementing IEP goals and behavior plans. Flexibility and the ability to embody reflective teaching practices on an ongoing basis are essential.

Supervisory Responsibilities:          None

Duties/Responsibilities:        

include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for working collaboratively with General Education Teachers and all other service providers in an Inclusive Practice model. This includes co-teaching with specific teachers and content areas.
• Provide direct services, both push-in and pull-out, as needed, to special needs students on your caseload
• Follow up with related service providers and general education teachers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed
• Meet with Special Education families on caseload and their general education teacher(s)
• Keep notes on conversations about students and maintain a service log for all students
• Schedule IEP meetings on-line, and follow up on attendees, write IEP goals and objectives, obtain present levels/baselines using informal assessments
• Follow up with parental or teacher concerns
• Work closely with Evaluation Team Leader and Special Education Director on student/family concerns and issues
• Update Special education files in ESPED with accommodations, dates, and other needed information
• Test students as necessary during state testing
• Attend all Attend all Special Education staff meetings, grade level team meetings GCVS professional development meetings
• Complete IEP quarterly Progress Reports for each student
• Respond as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours to parent, student, teacher and admin inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during regular work week

Required Skills/Abilities:

A bachelor's degree in education/special education or related field is required. Masters degree preferred.  Massachusetts Special Education license in K-5 required. Candidates must have a strong background with technology.  

GCVS (www.gcvs.org) is one of two DESE certified Commonwealth Virtual Schools in Massachusetts. We provide students in grades K–12 from across the state an educational option through a virtual school platform. Our mission is to deliver a transformative education with unique strengths and flexibility suited for the modern world.

Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Appropriate MA License
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in the United States required
• This position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at an efficient speed and for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to see details on a computer and use a computer effectively to communicate and access educational programs, create and maintain service log and other documents.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with numerous students at once by remote classroom participation including teaching, simultaneous computer work and hearing and seeing student and teacher responses.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and positively with all staff, especially those within the grade level.
• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience working in a virtual environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Familiar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms
• Must be able to occasionally travel in order to attend school-wide outings, proctor MCAS testing, and/or Professional Development days.

Physical Requirements:

Minimal to light physical effort is generally required in performing duties in an office environment. This position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at an efficient speed and for lengthy periods of time. This position requires the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to travel within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations. This employee must be able to see details on a computer. Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Employee must be able to effectively communicate with numerous students at once by remote classroom participation including teaching, simultaneous computer work, and hearing and seeing student and teacher responses. Employee must be able to interact with students and teachers in a myriad of situations including outings, video conferencing, face-to-face work, and communication by technology.