Middle School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc. • Charleston, WV

1d • $26,104 - $48,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher who delivers course content in an online environment and provides instruction, support, and guidance tailored to students’ individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher manages the learning process, works with students and families to advance learning, and completes required special education compliance documentation. The role is with West Virginia Virtual Academy, a K12/Stride partner school, whose mission is to provide individualized, engaging education through family and community partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and data-driven, student-centered instruction.

This is a full-time remote position requiring independent work, typically 40 or more hours per week, from a professional home office without distractions. The typical workday is 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school. The role may require travel up to 20% for in-person professional development, student testing, or other school needs. The expected salary range is $26,104–$48,000, and eligible employees may receive a performance bonus. Eligible employees may also receive health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active state Special Education teaching license.
• Six months of student-teaching experience.
• Ability to clear required background checks.
• If the current teaching certification is from another state, obtain West Virginia reciprocity within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
• Ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free home office during the workday.
• Strongly prefers West Virginia residents; applicants in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Delaware, or Virginia may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic student-data representations and use them to guide instruction.
• 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 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 coordinate appropriate therapies for students with special needs.
• Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-required special education documentation.
• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, including annual IEP meetings.
• Use available resources, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text, to provide accommodations and modifications.
• Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by students’ IEPs.
• Promote 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 determine appropriate remediation and enrichment.
• 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 or progress.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Establish positive relationships 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, or other school requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive health benefits.
• Eligible employees may receive retirement contributions.
• Eligible employees may receive paid time off.
• Eligible employees may receive a performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

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