• Working from your secure and distraction-free home office, certified Special Education Substitutes will virtually support the learning program for students in Connections Academy schools across the country.
• Consult frequently and regularly with students, Learning Coaches and school personnel to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.
• Participate in all steps of the IEP process, from analyzing data to delivering and monitoring the IEP (depending on the school they are assigned to).
• Work closely with teachers and school professionals to ensure that the assigned school’s special education program is successful and operates in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Utilize the online classroom (LiveLesson) to deliver virtual small group or individual instruction.
• Act as teacher of record at various Connections Academy schools during periods of short- or long-term absences or vacancies ranging from, but not limited to, 2-20 weeks, with the average assignment lasting 8-12 weeks in length.
• When on assignment, be online and available to students, parents, and school staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the time zone of the school to: Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update individualized learning plans and schedules, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and verify student learning.
• Complete all grading, generate progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner, as instructed by the school.
• Support the instructional program through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous web conferencing sessions (LiveLessons).
• Work collaboratively with a team of teachers to ensure that all students on the team’s caseload are successfully progressing through the program.
• Case manage a group of students, writing and delivering IEPs, and providing direct services as directed by the school.
• Work with general education teachers to ensure that IEP goals and accommodations are being met, and that students are being provided with FAPE.
• Support students and parents with alternate instructional strategies, and assist with daily assignments and projects.
• Keep student records and data up to date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and student logs.
• When not on assignment, actively check email to remain informed of upcoming assignments and important Substitute Services updates.
• Meet at least monthly with an assigned Substitute Services supervisor via video conferencing software, whether on or off assignment.
• Complete required professional learning targeted at individual needs throughout the year.
• Maintain active certifications.
