Teacher - Special Education - LEAP Connect Grades 8-12

Position Title: High School Diverse Learners - SPED Teacher     

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Employee Category:  Full-time 10-Month Employee

Salary Schedule: Teacher

Salary Range: $59,300.00 - 83,300.00

Position Code:  TEASPE   112/1211

Immediate Supervisor: Principal  

Office Location: UVA Administration Center 

Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 3-5 days a week.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The teacher supports students and families and instructs and manages courses in an online learning environment. Using school-approved platforms and instructional materials, the teacher presents the course objectives, conducts live class sessions, and facilitates learning through innovative teaching techniques.  The teacher will create the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and use individual and small-group specialized instruction to implement the IEPs.  Educators work from home and UVA’s offices and must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing, open house, and graduation. The person in this role will work under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supports the instructional program with synchronous web conferencing sessions and asynchronous instruction 
• Completes and records grades on time, providing clear and constructive feedback for all student work.
• Create IEPs and progress reports according to established standards for all students on the teacher’s caseload.
• Schedule and hold IEP meetings with appropriate persons on at least an annual basis.
• Maintain accurate records for IEPs and progress reports for each student.
• Conducts parent/guardian conferences
• Develops and updates individual student schedules based on learning goals
• Provides students and parents with alternative learning strategies
• Communicates skillfully with parents, students, and staff
• Attends required meetings
• Collaborates with colleagues and the school’s learning community to monitor student data and make instructional decisions
• Takes part in professional development training
• Supports curriculum development and lesson creation
• Proctors state testing as directed
• Works under all applicable laws, guidelines, and UVA policies
• Performs all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Certified and qualified to teach the subject area in Louisiana

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree 

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: