Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Oversee online instructional programs for students with special needs in partnership with general education teachers.

• Regularly consult with learning coaches and students via phone, internet, and curriculum tools.

• Engage in all phases of the ARD/IEP process.

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

• Create, write, and ensure the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Assess tests and evaluations, complete progress reports, and hold parent conferences.

• Communicate with parents and learning coaches to guarantee IEP objectives are achieved and student needs are met.

• Collaborate with teachers to coordinate specially designed instruction as outlined in IEPs.

• Provide direct student services through web-conferencing software as necessary.

• Schedule, organize, and conduct virtual IEP-related meetings.

• Participate in the school's Student Support Team.

• Support teachers and learning coaches in developing and implementing program modifications and strategies.

• Assist with IEP documentation, paperwork, and procedures.

• Coordinate with HISD service providers for related services mandated by IEPs.

• Maintain precise data within the Learning Management System and special education platform.

• Aid with state testing and coordinate special adaptations required by IEPs.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Certification in Special Education (EC-12).

• Valid Special Education credential in Texas.

• ACP candidates pursuing an internship are not eligible.

• Commitment to completing a professional development course for online teaching that meets TxVSN requirements.

• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration within Special Education.

• Strong technology skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google products.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• High level of adaptability.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven team player.

• Willingness to occasionally travel for marketing, state testing, and school-based events, potentially overnight.

• Ability to utilize a personal electronic device and email for two-step authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Completely virtual instruction / remote work.

• Professional development course for online teaching.

• Occasional overnight travel for marketing, state testing, and school-based events.