High School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc. • Modoc, IN

2d • Remote

About The Position

The High School Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher who delivers course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance, manages the learning process, and addresses students’ individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role involves working actively with students and parents and completing compliance documentation required to serve students with special needs.

The teacher ensures that special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team; develops IEPs, progress reports, and other required documentation; leads collaborative special education meetings; and supports accommodations and modifications in instruction and assessments. The teacher monitors student progress, analyzes data, provides engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, supports inclusion in general education, and communicates regularly with families and learning coaches.

This is a full-time remote position. The role typically requires 40 or more hours per week, with work generally scheduled 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. A professional, distraction-free home office is required. Travel of up to 20% may be required for professional development, student testing, or other school needs. Indiana residency is required. The start date is immediate. Candidates holding an out-of-state teaching certificate must obtain Indiana reciprocity within 60 days of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state Special Education teaching license.
• Six months of student teaching experience.
• Ability to clear required background checks.
• Indiana residency.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distractions during the workday.
• Out-of-state teaching certificate holders must obtain Indiana reciprocity within 60 days of employment.
• 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 that 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 to ensure accommodations and modifications, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text.
• Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by students’ IEPs.
• Support student 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 and maintain high expectations for students’ success.
• Maintain the grade book, uphold academic integrity, make placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish positive rapport with families and communicate with and respond promptly to students and learning coaches or parents.
• Support learning coaches and parents with curricular and instructional issues and basic virtual classroom troubleshooting in accordance with academy policies and procedures.
• Travel up to 20% for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/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