Peak Academy is looking to hire a dynamic and motivated Special Education Teacher who will be the case manager and service students in a synchronous learning model in the online program in grades 6-12. Where applicable we can request in-person services for students who are able to attend in-person. Teach and instruct special needs pupils in subject matter areas such as reading, writing and communicating, social studies, mathematics, and science. Adapt an adopted course of study, program instruction guidelines, and instructional materials in meeting the educational needs of special needs pupils. Utilize a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing pupils, including remedial instruction, demonstration, and activity participation. Instruct students in citizenship and in the development of social skills. Prepare, develop, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the instructional level of pupils with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity. Review, analyze, and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of pupils in designing an educational program to meet individual educational needs. Individualize instructional processes and adapt program activities to enhance pupil educational opportunities. Provide individual and group instruction in order to properly motivate pupils, and to effectively utilize the time available for instruction. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes. Review, analyze, and evaluate pupil academic and social growth. Record and report appropriate analyses and perceptions of pupil progress. Administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced, group standardized and specialized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress. Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents, school and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program. Work cooperatively with the IEP Team in assessing pupil needs and learning deficiencies and develop alternative solutions to remediate pupil learning problems. Plan, create, and maintain an effective learning environment through the utilization of functional and aesthetically conceived displays, exhibits, bulletin boards, interest, learning and activity centers. Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids. Establish and maintain a suitable room environment through the proper control of heating, lighting, and ventilation. Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and advisory and consultation activities.