Special Education Substitute Teacher – Contractor

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

📋 Description

• Deliver engaging and enriching synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.

• Tailor learning to meet the individual needs of all students.

• Differentiate instruction in accordance with each student’s level of mastery.

• Enhance course content with suitable asynchronous and synchronous tools, guided by the principal and coach.

• Manage the grade book and uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion.

• Notify administrators of any concerns regarding student performance and progress.

• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized assessments.

• Foster and maintain a positive relationship with families.

• Communicate effectively and respond promptly to students and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Track student progress utilizing Stride K12’s learning management system.

• Travel as necessary, averaging once per month and/or up to 20% of the time, for professional development, student testing, and school obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active state teaching license.

• Colorado Substitute Teaching Certification is required.

• Ability to pass the necessary background check.

• Preference for Colorado residents.

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

• Capacity to maintain a professional home office free from distractions during work hours, typically from 9-5 (or 8-4) as defined by the school.

• Ability to collaborate with other educators to interpret and create numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use this information to inform instructional decisions.

• Open to receiving regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.

• Willingness to embrace change and adapt to ensure outstanding student outcomes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/virtual work environment.

• Work from home.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.