Elementary School Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in a virtual setting

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ unique IEP requirements

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

• Ensure that special education and related services mandated by the IEP team are implemented

• Communicate with parents and relevant service personnel about suitable therapies

• Create compliant IEPs, progress reports, and necessary state special education documentation

• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP reviews

• Implement accommodations and modifications using assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text

• Adapt Stride K12 lessons and assessments in alignment with IEP specifications

• Promote student inclusion and success within the general education environment

• Gather data and work samples to track progress toward IEP objectives

• Record parent communications and student interventions

• Evaluate student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities

• Maintain the grade book and uphold academic integrity

• Make student placement and promotion decisions while notifying administrators of performance issues

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Build positive relationships with families and communicate effectively with students and learning coaches/parents

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curriculum, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting

• Travel up to 20% for in-person professional development, student assessments, and school-related activities

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid state Department of Education Elementary School Special Education Teaching Certification is mandatory

• Preference for candidates residing in North Carolina or South Carolina; candidates from Georgia, Tennessee, or Virginia may also be considered

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Must hold an active state teaching license

• Must be able to pass the required background check

• Capacity to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week

• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during work hours

• Competence in collaborating with teachers to interpret and generate numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data for instructional purposes

• Open to receiving regular coaching from administrators

• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to ensure outstanding student performance

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

• Ability to quickly learn and adjust to new technologies and teaching platforms

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

• Experience with the specified age group is preferred

• Experience in supporting adults and children through technology is desirable

• Previous teaching experience, whether online or in traditional settings, is preferred

• Familiarity with an online learning platform is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may qualify for a bonus

• Health benefits offered

• Retirement contributions available

• Paid time off provided

• Virtual work environment

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities