Job Description

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Oklahoma. At VPA Oklahoma, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace. With a network of 100 charter schools and growing, ACCEL Schools employs a diverse staff of passionate administrators and educators who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We work tirelessly to raise student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while committed to participating in ongoing professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of Oklahoma Responsibilities: Oversight and development of innovative special education services to meet diverse student needs and ensure quality of education and compliance Contribute to the leadership team working as an active member oftheAdministrativeStaff;assist in the developmentand trainingof the total school philosophy of specialeducation Ensure maintenance ofallspecial education studentrecords andfilesin accordance with timelines and guidelines as established by state law and the Department of Education best practices Suggest/developnewpolicies,procedures or changes essential to special educationprogramsand compliance Hold a reduced caseload of students Maintain compliance with paperwork and service time for the assigned caseload Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professionalmatters Work with the teaching staff to improve standardized and proficiency testingresults Assist in hiring and oversee the training of all Special Educationstaff Act as point of contact with all agencies providing related services to students, manage contracts and agreements related to services in collaboration with supervisor. Participate in ongoing training to enhance professionalskills Provide resources forSpecial Education staff In collaboration with the Testing Manager, track and plan for provision of alldocumented student accommodationsfor state anddistricttesting Act as point of contact for outside agencies and service providers working withstudents Collaborate with the State Reporting Coordinator to ensure all data for Special Education students is accurately captured and reported Participate in such other activities as directed: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), openhouses,commencement exercises, chaperone studentactivities,provide guidance for students, participate in professionallearningcommunities, studyandhelpresolveschool problems,andparticipateinthepreparationof courses of study -- these activities demonstrate valuable support forthe school Perform student home visits asrequired Serve as LEA/District Rep for special education meetings Perform other duties asassigned Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree minimum, Master’s Degree preferred Active Special Education License in Oklahoma Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, Google applications, e-mail, and internet applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills Exhibit genuine care for children and a passion for teaching Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret student data to make sound educational decisions Exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties Has strong sense of integrity Has a “team player” attitude Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting Understanding of the community and student demographics Understanding of the RTI process Understand state proficiency testing as well as state teaching standards Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check and health tests Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds About Us “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder We offer the following benefits: Life benefits – time & peace of mind Paid time off Retirement contributions Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) Voluntary short-term disability insurance Voluntary long-term disability insurance Career benefits – keep growing Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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