[Hiring] Special Education Self Contained Teacher @Stride, Inc.

Role Description

The Special Education Self Contained Teacher is a state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The Special Education Teacher must:

• Provide instruction, support, and guidance.
• Manage the learning process.
• Focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Work actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning.
• Be responsible for compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.

This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team.
• Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations.
• Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity.
• Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families.
• Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Active state teaching license.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience are required to provide past performance data.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers.
• 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, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary range: $54,555.00 - $68,194.00.
• Eligible employees may receive a bonus.
• Robust benefits package including health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.