High School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course content in a virtual setting

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance while overseeing the learning process

• Tailor instruction to meet the individual needs of students as outlined in each student’s IEP

• Engage with parents and related service personnel to ensure proper therapies are administered

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

• Lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP discussions

• Implement accommodations and modifications utilizing assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible texts

• Adjust lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications

• Ensure students are included and successful within the general education environment

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

• Maintain records of parent communications and student interventions

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences

• Oversee the grade book and make decisions regarding placement and promotion

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Build positive relationships with families and communicate promptly with students and parents

• Assist learning coaches and parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting concerns

• Travel for in-person professional development, student assessments, and school obligations as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• Florida 5 Year Professional Special Education certificate

• Florida Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Residency in Florida is required

• Bachelor's degree

• Active state teaching license

• Capability to pass required background checks

• Ability to work independently, typically for 40+ hours per week

• Capacity to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours

• Ability to collaborate with teachers to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data

• Proficiency in utilizing student data to inform instructional decisions

• Openness to regular coaching from administrators

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

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

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

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Experience with the targeted age group, online or traditional teaching, online learning platforms, and supporting adults and children with technology is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses

• Virtual work setting

• Opportunities for professional development

• Ability to work from a professional home office

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment