Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

FlexSchool is a private lower, middle, and high school that specializes in motivating and supporting gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) students. We individualize our coursework to accelerate when possible and decelerate when necessary, always celebrating strengths and meeting students where they are. FlexSchool's virtual Cloud Campus is a fun and challenging learning community for students in grades 2–12.

Why FlexSchool?

Work with unusually bright, curious students who think and learn differently.

Collaborate with a team of creative, dedicated educators.

Teach in a mission-driven environment designed to nurture the strengths and support the challenges of our unique student population.

Responsibilities

Help to create and maintain a culture of respect, challenge, support, and care for all FlexSchool students

Maintain timely, accurate, and considerate communication with students and parents, including consistent, up to date assignment posts and grades in the School's SIS, Blackbaud

Participate in regular faculty meetings and professional development activities as a means of growing your craft, supporting your students, and contributing to the growth and well-being of FlexSchool

Prepare necessary paperwork for PLAAFPs, IEP meetings, ADHD / ASD teacher reports, college recommendations, among others. Attend relevant and necessary IEP and articulation meetings.

Report all significant student concerns to the Head of School and collaborate on an action plan when appropriate

Be attentive to individual student needs and the larger social dynamic, particularly during downtimes, to assist with supervision or student intervention when necessary

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Certification in Special Education