Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.•US - OH - Remote, IN

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist in Grades 3–5 works with students with a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. The role adapts lessons and teaching strategies to students’ needs and teaches independent living, literacy, communication, and math skills. The teacher modifies K12 curriculum to align with state content standards, writes and maintains compliant IEPs, collaborates with general education teachers and related-services teams, educates parents about instructional strategies, prepares documentation, and coordinates and facilitates IEP meetings. The role also includes proctoring achievement and other required assessments, including alternative assessments when needed. This is a full-time remote position with Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), a K12/Stride partner school. The employee must be able to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and maintain a professional, distraction-free home office. The typical schedule is 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The position requires a flexible schedule and travel as needed, up to 20% of the time. Applicants should be Ohio residents or reside within 100 miles of the Ohio border in Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, or Indiana, be able to meet travel requirements, and be willing and able to obtain Ohio certification. The anticipated start is the 2026/2027 school year.

Requirements

State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License; applicants must be willing and able to obtain Ohio certification.
Bachelor’s degree and an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio, and web proficiency.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to meet travel requirements and maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday.
Ability to pass the required background check.
Ohio residency is preferred; applicants in a surrounding state within 100 miles of the Ohio border may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of classroom experience.
Master’s degree with an emphasis in Special Education.
3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education.

Responsibilities

Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with state content standards to meet each student’s needs.
Write and maintain compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs.
Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals.
Educate parents on instructional strategies.
Prepare appropriate documentation.
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings.
Proctor achievement and other required testing, including alternative assessments when required.
Collaborate with the related-services team to develop and monitor IEP goals.
Teach independent living, literacy, communication, and math skills appropriate to students’ needs.
Travel as needed, up to 20% of the time.