High School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver specialized high school special education course content in an online setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to meet the individual needs of students as outlined in each student’s IEP.

• Collaborate with parents and related service personnel to ensure the delivery of appropriate therapies and services.

• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and necessary documentation related to special education.

• Facilitate collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.

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

• Adapt Stride K12 lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications.

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

• Gather data and work samples to monitor progress towards IEP objectives.

• Document 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 uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion, alerting administrators to any performance issues.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Establish a positive rapport with families and ensure timely communication with students and parents.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• South Carolina Department of Education High School (9-12) Special Education Teaching Certification.

• Must reside in South Carolina.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Active state teaching license needed.

• Ability to pass a required background check.

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

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

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for in-person professional development, student assessments, and/or school obligations.

• Proficient in interpreting and generating numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to regular coaching from administrators.

• Ability to adapt to change and ensure optimal student outcomes.

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

• Quick to learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with the targeted age group, technology support, online or brick-and-mortar teaching, and online learning platforms is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance bonus.

• Health benefits provided.

• Retirement contributions offered.

• Paid time off available.

• Virtual work environment.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.