Special Education Teacher

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Stride K12 - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education Teacher- Resource/Instruction at Lone Star Online Academy at Roscoe (LSOA) is responsible for providing instruction, support, and guidance to special education students as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This full-time remote position requires collaboration with parents and colleagues, participation in professional development, and the ability to analyze student data to enhance learning outcomes. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a positive and engaging educational experience for all students.

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
• 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

• Base salary around $52,000
• Eligibility for a performance bonus
• Full-time remote position
• Ability to work independently