Virtual Specialized Education Instructor - Colorado

Parallel • Colorado, United States, CO

14d • Remote

About The Position

Parallel is seeking a dedicated, collaborative Special Education Teacher to support students in grades 5–8 with mild to moderate disabilities. This full-time, virtual role involves delivering direct, individualized instruction and managing a caseload of students. The educator will build meaningful relationships with students, partner with general education teachers, and contribute to a supportive school culture.

The teacher provides legally compliant specially designed instruction (SDI) and compensatory education services when indicated for students with active Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Instruction targets reading and literacy, foundational math, executive functioning and organizational strategies, and functional and adaptive life skills. The role includes developing and managing IEPs, monitoring progress, coordinating services with IEP teams, administering screenings, and completing progress monitoring and formal outcomes assessments.

This is a 1099 opportunity starting at $38 per hour, with compensation for direct and indirect service time. Parallel offers provider matching and operational, instructional, and clinical resources, as well as peer connections and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

• Active Special Education teaching license or certification in Colorado.
• School-based experience providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Strong collaborative communication skills for working with IEP teams, including teachers, parents, and students.
• Proficiency delivering virtual services through meeting platforms and strong command of instructional technology.
• A dedicated, private workspace with secure, high-speed internet, a reliable computer, and a webcam.
• Availability during traditional school hours, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Availability for at least 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide legally compliant specially designed instruction (SDI) to students with active IEPs.
• Deliver compensatory education services when indicated.
• Develop and implement data-driven, individualized lesson plans targeting reading and literacy, foundational math, executive functioning and organizational strategies, and functional and adaptive life skills.
• Create, manage, and monitor student IEPs, including case management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with students’ IEP teams to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches to student needs.
• Administer screenings, conduct progress monitoring, and complete formal outcomes assessments to inform instruction.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, partner with general education teachers, and contribute to a supportive school culture.

Benefits

• Free continuing education opportunities throughout the school year.
• Connection with peers through dedicated office hours and provider meetings.
• Student and district matching aligned with provider experience, licensure, and expertise.
• Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems to reduce administrative paperwork and support organization.
• Billing and documentation workflow support.
• Access to standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources.
• Opportunities to provide input and shape the future of Parallel’s programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed