Virtual Specialized Education Instructor

Parallel

8h•$36 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Parallel is seeking experienced Special Education Teachers to provide virtual instruction to K–12 students nationwide. Instructors may serve students in resource or inclusion settings with mild to moderate disabilities, as well as self-contained classrooms serving students with profound or severe disabilities. The role provides legally compliant, specially designed instruction and compensatory education services when indicated for students with active Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The instructor develops and delivers individualized, data-driven lessons in reading and literacy, foundational math, executive functioning and organization, and functional and adaptive life skills. The role also includes IEP creation, management, case management, progress monitoring, assessment, and collaboration with each student's IEP team. This is a virtual provider opportunity. Instructors must be available during traditional school hours, Monday through Friday, and commit to at least 10 hours per week. Compensation is based on the provider's primary service delivery state and applies to 1099 opportunities. Parallel provides student and district matching, administrative tools and operational support, clinical resources, opportunities to contribute feedback, peer community, and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Active special education teaching license or certification.
School-based experience providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations.
Strong collaborative communication skills for engaging 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.
Ability to commit to at least 10 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience in resource or inclusion settings serving students with mild to moderate disabilities.
Experience in self-contained classrooms serving students with profound or severe disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide legally compliant, specially designed instruction to students with active IEPs.
Deliver compensatory education services when indicated.
Develop and execute data-driven, individualized lesson plans targeting reading and literacy, foundational math, executive functioning and organization, and functional and adaptive life skills.
Create, manage, and monitor student IEPs, including related case management responsibilities.
Collaborate with students' IEP teams to coordinate service schedules and tailor instruction to student needs.
Administer screenings, conduct progress monitoring, and complete formal outcomes assessments to inform instruction.