Job Summary

Special Education Teacher

18-2745
Title (MGLVA) Special Education Teacher- HS- 2018/19
City Statewide
State MI
Description
HS Special Education Teacher- INSPIRE THE FUTURE!

Passionate High School educators are needed at the K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

MGLVA is a rapidly-growing organization that offers our teachers and staff members the excitement of exploring an emerging concept in education. Daily, our talented teachers and staff experience the impact they make on the lives of children. Join us, and be inspired by the potential of our students.

We are looking for a HS Special Education Teacher that has a focus in math.
AS A VIRTUAL TEACHER, YOU WILL ENJOY...

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 MGLVA!


Michigan Great Lakes Virtual 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

Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience
Bachelor's degree
Cognitive Impairment Endorsement (CI) is required
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.
An ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
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