Middle School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•$50,573 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

K12, a Stride Company, is seeking passionate educators for the Stride K12 partner school, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA). LAVCA's mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. Student success is measured by assessment data, parent/student satisfaction, and institutional growth. The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering online instruction, support, and guidance, managing the learning process, and focusing on students' individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). This role involves active collaboration with students and parents, managing the learning process, and ensuring compliance with required documentation for students with special needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Active state teaching license
Ability to clear required background check
Louisiana Department of Education Middle School (5-8) Special Education Teaching Certification
Must reside in Louisiana
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during 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 drive instructional decisions
Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
Strong written/verbal communication skills

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 platform

Responsibilities

Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team.
Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure students with special needs receive appropriate therapies.
Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-specific required special education documentation.
Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, such as annual IEP meetings.
Use provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, including assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text.
Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
Ensure inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom.
Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards IEP goals and objectives.
Document all contact with parents and interventions with students.
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
Commit to personalizing learning for all students.
Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
Maintain grade book, ensuring student academic integrity, making student placement and promotion decisions, and alerting administrators to concerns about student performance and progress.
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment.
Travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.