High School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc. • US - VA - Remote, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA), a Stride K12 partner school, seeks a state-certified educator to deliver course content in an online environment. The teacher provides instruction, support, and guidance; manages the learning process; and addresses students’ individual needs. Teachers monitor progress through Stride K12’s learning management system and work closely with students and parents or learning coaches to advance learning toward established goals.

The position is remote and strongly prefers candidates residing in Virginia; candidates residing in Washington, DC, or Maryland may also be considered. Teachers typically work from home, maintain a professional home office without distractions, and work a schedule typically around 9–5 or 8–4, as defined by the school. The role requires the ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week, and to travel for in-person professional development, testing, and other school events—on average once per month and/or approximately 20% of the time.

The role supports VAVA’s mission to provide students with an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. The position is full-time and regular. The stated base salary is $50,000, with eligibility for a performance bonus. Employment is at-will. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state teaching license; the job posting specifies a Virginia Special Education Teaching Certificate under required certificates and licenses.
• Ability to clear the required background check.
• 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 attend in-person professional development, testing, and other school events, with travel as required.
• Ability to maintain teacher certification and professional development hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.
• Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use them to guide instructional decisions.
• Receptiveness to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Personalize learning and differentiate instruction based on students’ levels of mastery.
• Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Augment course content according to prescribed policies and procedures, using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under the guidance of the principal and coach.
• 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 student curricular and instructional issues and basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, consistent with academy policies and procedures.
• Travel as required for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and other school needs.
• Maintain teacher certification and professional development hours, and maintain fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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