High School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver specialized education course content in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) of students.

• Ensure the provision of special education and related services as determined by the IEP team.

• Communicate with parents and related service staff regarding student therapies.

• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and necessary state-specific documentation for special education.

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

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

• Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP requirements.

• Support inclusion and promote student success within the general education classroom.

• Collect data and work samples to monitor progress toward IEP goals.

• Document parent contacts and interventions for students.

• Analyze student data to inform remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous online learning experiences.

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

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Foster positive relationships with families and maintain communication with students and their parents or learning coaches.

• Assist parents and learning coaches with curricular, instructional, and general virtual-classroom troubleshooting.

• Travel up to 20% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or school obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid and current Arkansas Department of Education Special Education Teaching Certification is required.

• Must be a resident of Arkansas.

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• Active state teaching license is necessary.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

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

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

• Ability to collaborate with other educators to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

• Ability to utilize student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to receiving regular coaching from administrators.

• Ability to adapt to change and ensure positive 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 skills are essential.

• Experience with the target age group is preferred.

• Experience in supporting adults and children with technology is preferred.

• Experience in teaching online or in a physical classroom setting is desirable.

• Familiarity with an online learning platform is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees may qualify for a bonus.

• This is a virtual position.

• Opportunity to work from a professional home office.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.