Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Special Education Teacher (Full Time/Life Skills) (25/26 SY)

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Pennwood Cyber Charter School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide specially designed instruction to K-12 students in a fully virtual environment. Based from a home office in Pennsylvania, this position focuses on supporting students who require full-time special education services through the Life Skills Support Program, emphasizing functional academics, adaptive behavior, and independent living skills. The teacher will be responsible for managing a caseload of students, designing and delivering engaging, evidence-based virtual lessons, participating in all phases of the IEP process, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure student success and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instruction to assigned students using virtual platforms

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs tailored to individual student needs

• Track progress, prepare report cards, and conduct parent conferences

• Maintain regular communication with families, service providers, and school staff

• Organize and lead IEP meetings in a virtual setting

• Participate in the school's Student Support Team and advise on academic and behavioral strategies

• Coordinate related services as outlined in student IEPs

• Maintain accurate records in the school's LMS and special education tracking systems

• Assist with administration of state assessments and implement required accommodations

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Capabilities

• Customer-Centric: Demonstrates a strong commitment to student and family engagement; builds positive relationships to enhance educational experiences

• Strong Communicator: Articulate in both written and verbal communication; effective public speaker

• Collaborative Mindset: Works well in cross-functional teams and adapts easily to change; fosters trust and problem-solving

• Accountable and Proactive: Takes initiative, follows through on responsibilities, and contributes to a results-oriented culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or related field

• Valid Pennsylvania PK-12 Special Education certification

• Clear background checks, including Child Abuse History Clearance

• Knowledge of IDEA and experience with special education compliance and documentation

• Preferred: Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and implementing evidence-based interventions

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Effective in remote work environments

• Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing, testing, or school events (may require overnight stays)

• Note: All employees must set up two-factor authentication to access school systems if hired