High School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc. • Modoc, IN

6d • Remote

About The Position

The remote High School Special Education Teacher is a state-certified educator who delivers course content online and provides instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ needs as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher manages the learning process, works with students and parents to advance learning, and prepares required special education compliance documentation.

This is a full-time remote position serving Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS), a Stride K12 partner school. The role typically requires 40 or more hours per week, with a professional home office free from distractions and a workday typically scheduled from 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The teacher may travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, or other school requirements. The start date is for the 2026–27 school year. Applicants holding a teaching certification from another state must obtain Indiana reciprocity within 60 days of employment, and Indiana residency is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state Special Education teaching license.
• Six months of student teaching experience.
• Ability to clear required background checks.
• Indiana residency.
• Applicants whose current teaching certification is from another state must obtain reciprocity in Indiana within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use the data to guide instructional decisions.
• Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to support excellent student outcomes.
• Proficiency 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 using technology.
• Experience teaching online or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with an online learning platform.

Responsibilities

• Ensure special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team.
• Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure students receive appropriate therapies.
• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-required special education documentation.
• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.
• Use provided resources, such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text, to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
• Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments according to students’ IEPs.
• Support students’ inclusion and success in the general education classroom.
• Collect data and work samples to monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Document parent contacts and student interventions.
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
• Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.
• Personalize learning for all students and maintain high expectations for their success.
• Maintain the grade book and academic integrity; make student placement and promotion decisions; and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches or parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches and parents with curricular and instructional issues and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed, up to 20% of the time, for professional development, student testing, or other school requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level