High School Special Education Teacher

Stride K12

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Educational Services

About the position

K12, a Stride Company, is dedicated to providing a high-quality, personalized education experience for students through online learning. The Special Education Teacher plays a crucial role in this mission by delivering specific course content in a virtual environment tailored to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. This position requires a state-certified teacher who is responsible for managing the learning process, providing instruction, support, and guidance, and ensuring compliance with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher will work closely with students and their families to foster an engaging and effective learning experience, while also maintaining the necessary documentation and compliance required for special education services. The Special Education Teacher will be expected to communicate effectively with parents and related service staff to ensure that students receive appropriate therapies and support. This includes developing compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other required documentation, as well as facilitating collaborative meetings such as annual IEP meetings. The teacher will utilize provided resources to implement accommodations and modifications for students, ensuring their inclusion and success in the general education classroom. Data collection and analysis will be essential for monitoring student progress towards IEP goals, and the teacher will be responsible for documenting all interactions with parents and interventions with students. This full-time position requires the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office environment. The teacher will provide both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, demonstrating a commitment to personalizing learning for all students and maintaining high expectations for their success. The role also involves preparing students for standardized tests and supporting learning coaches/parents with curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom setting. Additionally, the teacher may need to travel up to 20% of the time for professional development and student testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific course content in an online environment for students with disabilities.
• Provide instruction, support, and guidance to students as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure appropriate therapies are provided.
• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.
• Utilize resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
• Make modifications to lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
• Ensure the inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom.
• Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards IEP goals.
• Document all contact with parents and interventions with students.
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
• Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Maintain a grade book ensuring academic integrity and alert administrators to concerns about student performance.
• Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate regularly with students and learning coaches/parents.
• Support learning coaches/parents with curricular and instructional issues in a virtual classroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Active State Special Education teaching license.
• Six months of student teaching experience.
• Ability to clear required background checks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce student data.
• Receptive to coaching from administrators.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt for excellent student outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.