Middle School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course material in a virtual setting.

• Offer instruction, assistance, and guidance tailored to the individual needs outlined in students’ IEPs.

• Collaborate with parents and related service personnel regarding student therapies.

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

• Lead and facilitate collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP gatherings.

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

• Adjust lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications.

• Ensure students' inclusion and success within the general education setting.

• Gather data and samples of student work to track IEP progress.

• Record 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 academic integrity for students.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion, notifying administrators of performance issues.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Foster positive relationships and maintain timely communication with families, students, and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Travel up to 20% for in-person professional development, student assessments, or school-related obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification is mandatory.

• Special Education endorsement is essential.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Active state teaching license is necessary.

• Capability to pass the required background check.

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

• Capacity to maintain a distraction-free professional home office.

• Proficiency in interpreting and generating numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with the specified age group is preferred.

• Experience in supporting both adults and children with technology is desirable.

• Background in teaching online or in traditional classroom environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with online learning platforms is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Retirement contributions.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible virtual work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development travel (up to 20%).