High School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted course content in a virtual setting

• Provide personalized instruction, support, and guidance tailored to each student's unique needs as outlined in their IEP

• Oversee the learning process while engaging actively with students and their families

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

• Communicate effectively with parents and service staff regarding suitable therapies

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

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

• Implement accommodations and modifications using assistive technology, supplemental curricula, and accessible texts

• Adjust Stride K12 lessons and assessments according to IEP stipulations

• Promote student inclusion and success within the general education classroom

• Collect data and work samples to assess progress toward IEP objectives

• Document communications with parents and interventions for students

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion, and notify administrators of any performance issues

• Prepare students for significant standardized assessments

• Foster a positive relationship with families and maintain timely communication with students and learning coaches/parents

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

• Collaborate with fellow educators to interpret student data and utilize it for making instructional choices

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Active State Special Education teaching license

• Six (6) months of student teaching experience

• Ability to pass necessary background checks

• Residency in Indiana is required

• If currently certified in another state, must obtain Indiana reciprocity within 60 days of employment

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

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

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

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

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

• Experience working with the designated age group

• Experience in supporting both adults and children with technology usage

• Experience in teaching online and/or in a traditional classroom setting

• Familiarity with an online learning platform

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement

• Opportunities for professional development, including travel for in-person training

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment with protections for veterans and individuals with disabilities