Elementary Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course materials in an online setting.

• Offer instruction, assistance, and guidance tailored to the unique IEP requirements of students.

• Ensure that special education and related services are delivered as specified by the IEP team.

• Maintain communication with parents and related service personnel regarding student therapies.

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

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

• Utilize assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text to implement accommodations and modifications.

• Adjust Stride K12 lessons and assessments in line with IEPs.

• Promote inclusion and student success within the general education classroom.

• Gather data and work samples to assess IEP progress.

• Document communication with parents and interventions for students.

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities.

• Maintain a grade book and make decisions regarding placement and promotion.

• Prepare students for crucial standardized assessments.

• Foster positive relationships with families and respond promptly to students and learning coaches/parents.

• Assist learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting matters.

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to enhance student outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Michigan Teaching Certification is mandatory.

• Special Education endorsement is essential.

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• Active state teaching license is necessary.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

• Must reside in one of the 50 states or Washington, D.C.

• Out-of-state applicants must possess a Michigan teaching certification.

• Capability to work independently, typically over 40 hours per week.

• Ability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions.

• Must work during school-defined hours, typically from 9–5 or 8–4.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Ability to collaborate with teachers and interpret as well as produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data.

• Flexibility to adapt to changes and coaching.

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

• Capability to learn and adjust to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Health benefits provided.

• Contributions toward retirement plans.

• Paid time off available.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Work in a virtual environment.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.

• Support for student testing and professional development travel.