Middle School Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver targeted middle school special education course material in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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

• Communicate with parents and related service personnel regarding therapies and student needs.

• 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 using assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text.

• Adjust Stride K12 lessons and assessments to align with IEP requirements.

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

• Gather data and work samples to track progress towards IEP goals.

• Document parent communications and student interventions.

• Analyze student data to inform remediation and enrichment strategies.

• Provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

• Maintain the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion, and notify administrators of any concerns.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• Active state teaching license.

• Current and appropriate Arkansas Department of Education Special Education Teaching Certification.

• Must be a resident of Arkansas.

• Ability to pass the required background check.

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

• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during working hours.

• Skill in collaborating with teachers to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphical representations of student data.

• Ability to utilize student data to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to regular coaching from administrators.

• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to ensure optimal 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.

• Preference for experience with the specified age group.

• Preference for experience supporting both adults and children with technology.

• Preference for experience teaching online or in a traditional classroom setting.

• Preference for experience with an online learning platform.

🏝️ Benefits

• Salary range of $45,000-$50,000 per year.

• Eligible employees may qualify for a bonus.

• Virtual position.

• Ability to work from a professional home office.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.

• Equal opportunity employment protections.