Job Title: Middle School Special Education Teacher

Department:Instructional

Reports To: Special Education Director

Job Summary:If you have a passion for unique, individualized approaches to learning and are an experienced, licensed Special Education teacher, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS) is looking for you. We’re seeking out educators who can apply their unique skill sets to our proven, virtual home-based model of education. You’ll be doing what you do best, including teaching core subjects while implementing IEP goals and behavior plans. This is a full-time position working online with some potential in-person responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct services, both push-in and pull-out, as needed to students with IEPs on your caseload
• 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.
• Obtain present levels/baselines using informal assessments
• Write IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews, amendments, and reevaluations
• Follow up with 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
• Keep notes on conversations about students and maintain services log for all students
• Be available for families on an as-needed basis via phone, email/chat, and online meetings
• Schedule and lead IEP meetings online, and follow up on attendees
• Follow up with parental or teacher concerns
• Work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader, MS Spec Ed Coordinator, Special Education Director, and other grade-level Special Education teachers on student/family concerns and issues
• Update Special education files in ESPED with accommodations, dates, and other needed information
• Attend all special education staff meetings
• Complete IEP quarterly Progress Reports and other data collection for each student
• Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, and admin inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during the regular workweek

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• 6-8 Special Education Licensure in Massachusetts Required
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
• Candidate must have strong background in Technology
• This position requires the ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment at 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.
• Must be able to occasionally travel in order to attend school wide outings, proctor MCAS testing, and/or Professional Development days.

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 essential functions.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in education/special education or related field is required. Masters degree preferred. Massachusetts Special Education license in 5-12 or K-8 required. Candidate must have a strong background in 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. 

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.
• Employees must be able to see details on a computer.
• Employees 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.