Middle School Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver designated course content within an online setting

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ Individualized Education Programs

• Engage in communication with parents and relevant service staff regarding student therapies

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

• Facilitate collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP discussions

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

• Adapt lessons and assessments in accordance with IEPs

• Promote inclusion and student success within general education classrooms

• Collect data and work samples to track IEP progress

• Document 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 make decisions regarding placement and promotion

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments

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

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

• Travel for face-to-face professional development, student assessments, and/or school requirements as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Active State Special Education teaching license

• Six (6) months of student teaching experience

• Ability to pass required background check(s)

• If certification is from another state, secure West Virginia reciprocity within 60 days of employment

• Strong preference for residence in West Virginia; surrounding states may be considered (KY, PA, OH, MD, DE, or VA)

• Ability to work independently, typically for 40+ hours per week

• Capacity to maintain a professional home office without distractions during work hours

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for professional development, student assessments, and/or as required by the school

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for performance bonuses

• Health benefits

• Contributions to retirement plans

• Paid time off

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

• Remote/virtual work arrangement