Special Education Self Contained Teacher

Stride Learning•Westminster, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Special Education Self Contained Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering 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 to advance learning and completing compliance documents required when serving students with special needs. The position is with Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA), a Stride K12 partner school. COPA’s mission is to provide an individualized, engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. This is a full-time virtual position requiring residence in Colorado, the ability to work independently for typically 40 or more hours per week, and a professional home office without distractions during the school-defined workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time for in-person professional development, student testing, or other school needs. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, an active state teaching license, Colorado Special Education Teaching Certification, and the ability to clear a required background check. Candidates with one or more years of teaching experience must provide past performance information, including teaching certificates, transcripts, performance evaluations, and reference letters. Compensation is exempt salary, with an anticipated range of $54,555 to $68,194; eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers eligible employees a benefits package that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Active state teaching license.
Colorado Special Education Teaching Certification.
Ability to clear the required background check.
Must reside in Colorado.
Ability to work independently, typically 40 or more hours per week.
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday, typically 9–5 or 8–4, or as defined by the school.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data and use it 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.
Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience must provide teaching certificates, transcripts, performance evaluations, and reference letters.

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 an online learning platform.

Responsibilities

Ensure special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team.
Communicate with parents and applicable related-service staff to ensure students receive appropriate therapies.
Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-specific 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 provide accommodations and modifications.
Modify Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by 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 students and demonstrate a belief in their ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Maintain the grade book and student 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 positive rapport with families and communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
Support learning coaches/parents with curricular and instructional issues and basic troubleshooting in the virtual classroom, consistent with academy policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce student data representations and use data to guide instructional decisions.
Travel as needed, up to 20% of the time, for face-to-face professional development, student testing, or other school requirements.