Special Education Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish daily connections with students through proactive outreach efforts.

• Compose, review, and maintain compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that reflect student needs, progress, and objectives.

• Tailor education and instruction utilizing a curriculum aligned with IEP goals.

• Monitor student engagement and academic progress, providing timely interventions and accommodations as necessary.

• Collaborate with teachers to implement accommodations and deliver meaningful feedback and grading.

• Engage in daily communication with students and families via phone, text, chat, Zoom, and email.

• Prepare for, schedule, and lead IEP meetings.

• Provide services and supports in accordance with student IEPs.

• Manage a fluctuating caseload throughout the academic year.

• Maintain detailed records that meet both state and federal Special Education requirements.

• Work collaboratively with general education teachers, service providers, colleagues, and leadership.

• Participate in professional development, meetings, and training sessions.

• Deliver assigned curriculum through live instruction, feedback, interventions, and adapted materials.

• Assist with proctoring during testing periods, which may include occasional travel.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education (required).

• Teacher certification and completion of an approved teacher preparation program (required).

• Capability to obtain certifications in Arizona, Colorado, Washington, and potentially other states as assigned (required).

• Ability to pass all necessary background checks (required).

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in special education (preferred).

• At least 2 years of online teaching experience (preferred).

• Proficiency in Mac OS, Google Workspace, learning management systems, and task management tools such as Asana.

• Familiarity with software programs for IEP documentation, including e-IEP Pro, Enrich, or similar platforms (preferred).

• Comprehensive understanding of Special Education practices, encompassing IEP creation, implementation, accommodations, and service delivery.

• Excellent organizational skills, time management abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a remote team.

• Willingness and capacity to travel to assigned testing locations for proctoring duties.

• Private remote workspace equipped with reliable high-speed internet to support video and other required tools.

• Availability to work at least 40 hours per week on a fixed schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

• Immediate responsiveness during scheduled work hours.

• Capability to avoid concurrent employment during scheduled hours and to obtain written approval for outside work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision employee coverage available for as low as $1 per month.

• Personal paid time off in addition to major holidays.

• Short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance fully covered by the employer.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 6% of employee earnings.

• Remote work from a private, professional, and distraction-free workspace.

• Opportunities for professional development, meetings, and training.