[Hiring] Special Education Teacher, K-12 @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

Stellar Virtual seeks a dedicated and certified Special Education Teacher to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in grades K-12 within our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of special education best practices, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation, excellent communication and technology skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive online learning environment.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Texas state regulations and best practices.
• Conduct virtual IEP meetings and collaborate effectively with parents, students (as appropriate), general education teachers, related service providers, and administrators.
• Ensure IEP goals and objectives are measurable, relevant, and aligned with the student's needs and the curriculum.
• Adapt and modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities in the virtual setting.
• Provide direct and indirect specialized instruction to students with disabilities in individual and small group virtual settings.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, assistive technologies, and accommodations to support student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide effective co-teaching strategies and ensure accessibility of the general education curriculum.
• Implement evidence-based practices and interventions to address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Provide ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
• Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of Stellar Virtual.
• Proactively pivot to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Thorough understanding of the IEP process and special education laws and regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing accommodations and modifications for diverse learners.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Passion for working with students with disabilities and promoting their success.
• Residency in the state of Texas is required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Special Education and the specific content area you will be teaching.
• A valid Texas teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education (K-12) as well as the content area where you will be teaching.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 10 Company-paid Holidays.