Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses: Special Education

• The Universal Special Education Teacher will need to obtain 10+ specia education certifications. Upon hire, Stride will provide hire with the state certifications needed.

  Upon hire, Stride will provide the state certifications needed to be obtained.

Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of Indiana. May consider residents of surrounding states (MI, OH, KY, or IL)

Salary Range : $46,000 -$50,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus.

The remote Special Education Teacher provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s IEP. The special education teacher is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school,

Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
• Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage coarse goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development)
• Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed
• Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
• Collects data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals;
• Documents all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students
• Makes modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP
• Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom
• Collaborates on all progress, semester and grade reports
• Provides special education services to students; supports general education teachers and parents with student accommodations to promote the attainment of IEP goals
• Communicates with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

· Bachelor’s Degree(s) AND

· Current Special Education Teaching Certification AND

- Three (3) years of experience as a Special Education Teacher AND

- Ability to clear required background checks

· Original Special Education certification MUST be through a traditional path, not an alternate licensure path.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;

- Excellent instructional skills;

· Strong attention to detail;

· Strong positive attitude and work ethic;

· Strong oral and written communication skills;

· Strong ability to embrace change and adapt to changes in school assignments throughout the school year;

- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web proficiency

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Special education licenses in multiple states;

· Experience supporting students and adults in the use of technology;

· Experience teaching in both online and brick-and-mortar environments

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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