Middle School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in an online setting

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

• Track student progress through Stride K12’s learning management system

• Collaborate closely with students and parents/learning coaches to promote learning towards set objectives

• Ensure that special education and related services are provided as outlined by the IEP team

• Communicate with parents and related service personnel concerning appropriate therapies

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

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

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

• Adjust Stride K12 lessons and assessments in accordance with IEPs

• Promote student inclusion and success within the general education classroom

• Gather data and work samples to monitor progress towards IEP goals

• Document parent interactions and student interventions

• Analyze student data to recommend remediation and enrichment strategies

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities

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

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

• Build positive relationships with families and communicate promptly with students and parents/learning coaches

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Alabama 6-12 Special Education Teaching Certificate

• Residency in Alabama

• Bachelor’s degree

• Active state teaching license

• Capability to pass required background checks

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

• Capacity to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday

• Skill in collaborating with teachers to interpret and generate numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data

• Proficient in using student data to inform instructional choices

• Open 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 capabilities

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time

• Experience with the specified age group, technology support, online teaching, traditional teaching, and online learning platforms is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to receive an annual bonus

• Work remotely / virtual position

• In-person professional development opportunities