Job Summary

Special Education Teacher

18-1520
Title (OVCA) Special Education Teacher - Immediate Hire
City Statewide
State OK
Description
K-12 Special Education Teachers INSPIRE THE FUTURE!

Passionate Special Education Educators Grades K-12 are needed at the K12 partner school, Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
We have openings for Special Education Teachers Grades K-12 for the 2018 -2019 School Year. Join our team and thrive in a career with a team that values your contributions everyday!

AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, YOU WILL...

Leading students through successful course completion
Building a virtual environment conducive to learning
Prioritizing student needs so that each child may reach their fullest potential
Partnering with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that best benefit the individual needs of each student.
Creating strategies to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships
Promoting creativity and excitement in the virtual learning environment


Get to know OVCA!


Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Behind the Scenes
A Day in the Life
Are you driven by excellence to deliver instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs? If selected, you will participate in a comprehensive new teacher training program for three weeks before the start of school. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues and learn the responsibilities required for delivering curriculum in an online environment. During this training you will also learn how to monitor student progress through K12's learning management system, and to be a partner actively working with students and parents to advance each child's learning.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years teaching experience
Bachelor's degree
Appropriate State certification
Meets state's NCLB's Highly Qualified Teacher requirements
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses and orientations.
Experience working with the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a virtual environment.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
Familiar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms