Elementary School Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in an online setting.

• Offer instruction, support, and guidance tailored to the specific IEP needs of students.

• Oversee the learning process and collaborate with students and parents to enhance educational outcomes.

• Ensure the provision of special education and related services as established by the IEP team.

• Communicate with parents and related service personnel regarding necessary therapies.

• Create compliant IEPs, progress reports, and essential special education documentation.

• Lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP discussions.

• Implement accommodations and modifications through the use of assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible texts.

• Adjust lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications.

• Promote inclusion and student achievement within general education classrooms.

• Gather data and work samples to monitor the progress of IEP goals and objectives.

• Record parent communications and student interventions.

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Maintain the grade book and make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Foster positive relationships with families and ensure effective communication with students and learning coaches/parents.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and fundamental virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Florida 5-Year Professional Special Education certificate.

• Florida Reading and ESOL Endorsements.

• Must meet Florida residency requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active state teaching license.

• Must pass the required background check.

• Ability to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Capability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during work hours.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with other educators and utilize student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for professional development, student assessments, and as required by the school.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Option for virtual/remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.