Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 -(multi-site teacher)

About the role

The Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The teacher will provide instruction, support, and guidance; manage the learning process; and focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific course content in an online environment.
• Provide instruction, support, and guidance.
• Manage the learning process.
• Focus on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program.
• Obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools on an approximate six- to twelve-week rotating timeframe between schools.
• Work independently, typically 40+ hours per week.
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school and time zone.
• Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
• Ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom.
• Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Document all contact with parents and interventions with students.
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students.
• Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
• Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests.
• Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures.
• Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:
  • Communicating with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies.
  • Developing progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation.
  • Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Active State Special Education teaching license.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions.
• Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility and willingness to pivot.
• Knowledge of online learning platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to embrace change.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies.

Benefits

Stride, Inc. offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Pay

$48,000/yr K12, a Stride Company

Schedule

Full-time position, typically 40+ hours per week.