Special Education Teacher

Stride K12 - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Columbia, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education Teacher at Stride, Inc. is a state-certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment tailored to meet the needs of students with special needs. This role requires the teacher to provide instruction, support, and guidance while managing the learning process and focusing on the individual needs of each student as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher will actively engage with students and their parents to enhance the learning experience and ensure compliance with all necessary documentation required for serving students with special needs. At K12, a Stride Company, we believe in providing an education for everyone, offering families a high-quality, personalized online education experience. Our mission is to create an inclusive and diverse culture where employees are dedicated to serving students and families, treating each other and our customers with respect, and continuously striving for innovation and improvement. The Special Education Teacher will be part of the Carolus Online Academy (COA), which aims to deliver an exemplary individualized educational experience through strong community and family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven instructional model. In this full-time position, the Special Education Teacher is expected to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, maintaining a professional home office environment free from distractions during standard working hours. Essential functions include ensuring that all special education services are provided as determined by the IEP team, communicating with parents and related service staff, developing compliant IEPs and progress reports, facilitating special education meetings, and using provided resources to accommodate students with disabilities. The teacher will also collect data to monitor student progress, document all interactions with parents and students, and provide engaging learning experiences in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. A commitment to personalizing learning for all students and maintaining positive rapport with families is crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific course content in an online environment for students with special needs.
• Provide instruction, support, and guidance to students and parents.
• Manage the learning process focusing on individual student needs as defined by their IEP.
• Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure appropriate therapies are provided.
• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.
• Use resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
• Make modifications to lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
• Ensure 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 grade book and ensure student academic integrity.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate regularly with students and learning coaches.
• Support learning coaches/parents with curricular and instructional issues.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce student data representations.
• 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.
• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in technology use.
• Experience teaching online or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Remote work options