Special Education Teacher

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

📋 Description

• Deliver tailored elementary special education course content in a virtual setting.

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance customized to meet students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

• Foster relationships with families, students, and learning coaches.

• Ensure the provision of special education and related services as outlined by the IEP team.

• Engage with parents and related service staff regarding necessary therapies.

• Create compliant IEPs, progress reports, and essential special education documentation.

• Facilitate and lead collaborative meetings for special education, including annual IEP meetings.

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

• Adjust Stride K12 lessons and assessments in accordance with IEP specifications.

• Promote student inclusion and achievement within general education classrooms.

• Gather data and work samples to assess progress towards IEP objectives.

• Record 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 uphold student academic integrity.

• Make decisions regarding student placement and promotion, and notify administrators of performance issues.

• Prepare students for significant standardized tests.

• Maintain regular communication and respond promptly to students and learning coaches/parents.

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

• Collaborate effectively with other educators and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Active teaching license/certification from Oklahoma.

• Endorsement in Special Education.

• Ability to pass required background checks.

• 0–1 year of relevant professional experience.

• Residency in Oklahoma is necessary.

• Capacity to work independently, typically exceeding 40 hours per week.

• Capability to maintain a professional home office free from distractions.

• Availability to work during school-defined hours, generally from 9–5 or 8–4.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time for professional development, student testing, and/or school obligations.

• Ability to collaborate with educators and utilize student data to inform instructional choices.

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

• Aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new technologies and teaching platforms.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Virtual work environment.

• Capability to work independently from a professional home office.

• Opportunities for face-to-face professional development.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.