Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Offer assistance to students with special needs utilizing telephone, internet, and various educational resources.

• Regularly collaborate with learning coaches, general education instructors, and students to provide necessary support for achieving IEP goals.

• Engage in all phases of the IEP process to ensure adherence to federal and state regulations.

• Oversee and deliver instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a designated caseload of students.

• Develop, draft, and assist in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

• Organize, schedule, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual setting.

• Assess tests and evaluations, complete IEP Progress Reports, and hold parent conferences.

• Maintain regular communication with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs.

• Collaborate with teachers to coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction and classroom accommodations/supports.

• Provide direct services to students, including those delivered through web-conferencing software as necessary.

• Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; assist teachers and learning coaches in developing and implementing program modifications and strategies for all students.

• Aid in the organization and proper execution of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures associated with the IEP process.

• Ensure accurate and current data is maintained in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software.

• Assist in administering state assessments and coordinate necessary special adaptations based on the IEP.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related educational field.

• Valid Nevada Special Education Generalist certification.

• Proficient in technology skills, particularly with Microsoft Office products.

• Outstanding communication abilities, both verbal and written.

• Customer-focused mindset.

• High level of adaptability.

• Proven capability to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated history of being a team player.

• Willingness to occasionally travel for marketing and state testing events (may involve occasional overnight travel).

• Ability to use a personal electronic device and maintain an email address for two-step authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employer-funded pension.

• 50/50 employer/employee pension contribution.