High School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted course material in a virtual setting

• Offer instruction, assistance, and guidance tailored to meet students' unique needs as outlined by each student's IEP

• Liaise with parents and related service personnel to ensure the implementation of appropriate therapies

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

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

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

• Adjust lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications

• Promote inclusion and foster student success within the general education environment

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

• Record parent interactions and student interventions

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies

• Deliver both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences

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

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Establish and maintain positive relationships, communicating promptly with students and learning coaches/parents

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

• Collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related service staff

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a resident of Indiana

• Bachelor's degree required

• Valid State Special Education teaching license must be active

• A minimum of six (6) months of student teaching experience

• Capable of passing necessary background checks

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

• Must maintain a professional home office environment free from distractions during working hours

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

• Desired proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

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

• Experience working with the specified age group is preferred

• Desired experience in supporting both adults and children in technology usage

• Experience teaching in an online environment and/or traditional classroom setting is preferred

• Familiarity with an online learning platform is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Contributions to retirement plans

• Paid time off offered

• Opportunity for remote work

• In-person professional development opportunities available

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities