High School Special Education Teacher

School Summary: TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA CMVS) is a full-time tuition-free virtual public school district that employs over 200 faculty and staff, and serve 3,000 students across grades K-12 across Massachusetts. Sponsored by Massachusetts leading collaborative, The Education Cooperative (TEC), TECCA opened for the 201415 school year with approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Location Assignment: As a new hire, you are required to work a minimum of 2 (two) days per week for the first ninety school days of employment at the TECCA main office located at Foxborough, MA. After successful completion of the first 90 days, remote work may be added.Position and Responsibilities:The High School Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:Ensure compliance with all special education timelinesAttend IEP meetingsWrite IEPsComplete Progress Reports twice per school yearReview curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents and teachers);Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update IEPs, schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects; Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;Support students, parents and teachers with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts; Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students programs to increase student understanding;Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;Participate in student outreach sessions and other activities that require teacher representation;Work with Advisory Teachers and School Counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met; andOther duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
***Candidate must have a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities in Massachusetts LicenseProvide a Massachusetts RETELL/SEI (Rethinking Equity in the Teaching of English Language Learners) endorsement within one (1) year of employmentStrong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and Microsoft Office programs)Excellent communication skills, both oral and writtenStudent-focused approachHigh degree of flexibilityDemonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environmentTeam player track recordWillingness/ability to travel to state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)Ability to work remotely, if necessaryAlthough TECCA is a virtual school, there are several in person requirements with this job.TECCA Teachers licensed by MA DESE enjoy the benefits of membership in the MA Teachers Retirement System.