Elementary School Special Education Teacher

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Stride K12

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Educational Services

About the position

The Elementary School Special Education Teacher at Stride Inc. is responsible for providing instruction, support, and guidance to special education students as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This remote position requires collaboration with parents and colleagues, participation in professional development, and the ability to work independently while managing a professional home office. The role emphasizes creating an engaging educational experience tailored to the needs of each student, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
• Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development)
• Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed
• Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
• Collect data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals
• Document all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students
• Make modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom
• Collaborate on all progress, semester, and grade reports
• Provide special education services to students; support general education teachers and parents with student accommodations to promote the attainment of IEP goals
• Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree(s)
• Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience
• Teaching Certificate(s)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas
• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Ability to clear required background check(s)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a virtual environment
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Familiar with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus eligibility
• Remote work flexibility
• Professional development opportunities