Virtual Specialized Education Instructor - Missouri

Parallel • Missouri, United States, MO

8h • Remote

About The Position

Parallel is seeking a full-time licensed special educator to provide virtual instruction to students in Missouri for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The role serves a caseload of 11 elementary students in Grades 3–4 with mild to moderate disabilities. The instructor delivers specially designed instruction (SDI) and necessary compensatory education services in accordance with students’ IEPs, and manages IEP creation, case management, and ongoing progress monitoring. The instructor collaborates with each student’s IEP team to coordinate service schedules and tailor instruction to student needs.

The position is a 1099 opportunity starting at $36 per hour. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. The district has a four-day school week, Tuesday through Friday; Mondays are dedicated planning days. Direct instruction takes place Tuesday through Friday for approximately 4.5 hours daily in scheduled morning and afternoon blocks, in small groups with paraprofessional support.

Parallel provides student and district matching, tools and streamlined systems, billing and operational support, clinical resources, opportunities to provide program feedback, peer community, and continuing education opportunities. Parallel’s mission is to provide resources and encouragement to students with learning and thinking differences, helping them build confidence and strategies for success.

Requirements

• Active Missouri Special Education Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical K–12 license or certification.
• School-based experience providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational and collaborative communication skills for engaging with IEP teams, including teachers, parents, and students.
• Proficiency conducting virtual services using meeting platforms and a strong command of instructional technology.
• Dedicated private workspace with a secure, high-speed internet connection, reliable computer, and webcam.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant virtual specially designed instruction and necessary compensatory education services for a caseload of 11 elementary students in Grades 3–4 with mild to moderate disabilities, in accordance with their IEPs.
• Create and manage student IEPs, monitor student progress, and perform case management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with students’ IEP teams to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches to student needs.
• Provide instruction in small groups with paraprofessional support.

Benefits

• Student and district matching aligned with provider experience, licensure, and expertise.
• Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems designed to reduce administrative paperwork and support organization.
• Billing and operational systems to manage billing and documentation workflows.
• Access to standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources.
• Opportunities to provide input that helps shape programs.
• Peer connection through dedicated office hours and provider meetings.
• Free continuing education opportunities throughout the school year.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students nationwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed