SPED Teacher
What is the difference between a 1099 and a W2?
Trick question: A LOT! Be sure your candidate knows the difference.
What are the two most important details you need to have about the assignment?
Caseload details, classroom type
What materials do we provide SPED teachers?
Toolkit: Basic materials for teachers
District provided: curriculum, subscription access to online teaching materials (this needs to be provided by the district)
What support do we provide clients?
Demos, consultations with Clinical and Tech teams. Available the entire assignment.
How do teacher's hours worked differ from related service providers hours?
Related service providers: 30 min at a time, prep time as part of the day
SPED teachers: 5 plus hours a day, one 45-90 min prep time during the day
37.5 hours: need to have enough prep time in the day to get all planning and paperwork completed.
This is different than W2 teachers.
What does the school district need to provide the SPED teacher?
IEP access, LMS access, email, curriculum, teaching materials (anything an onsite teacher would have access to)
Why should you know the SPED teachers background/experience?
To set up successful placements
Minimize pre-terms and fall offs
Optimize student growth
Who should be the contact person at the school district for the SPED teacher?
It depends: SPED director, building principal, HR person, etc. This should be established prior to the start of the assignment.
What support do we provide SPED teachers?
Clinical and Tech team recaps, consultations
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What tasks are billable for teachers?
Direct service, Plan time, assessments, IEP/PR notes write ups, meetings, parent teacher conferences, (anything they do for the school or students)