Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) / Stride K12 is hiring a remote Special Education Elementary Teacher to provide personalized online instruction and support. You will be a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering course content and managing the learning process, focusing on the individual needs defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). This role is central to our mission of providing an online option for high-quality, personalized education.
What You'll Do
- Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team.
- Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure students receive appropriate therapies.
- Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-required special education documentation.
- Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, such as annual IEP reviews.
- 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 the 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.
- Maintain grade books, make student placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns.
- Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with families, regularly communicating with students and learning coaches/parents.
- Support learning coaches/parents with curricular, instructional issues, and basic troubleshooting.
- Travel up to 20% of the time for professional development, student testing, and school requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree
- Active State Special Education teaching license
- Six (6) months of student teaching experience
- Ability to clear required background checks
Nice to Have
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret student data and use it to drive instruction
- Receptive to receiving regular coaching from 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 and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with the elementary age group
- Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
- Experience teaching online and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
- Experience with online learning platforms
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $48,000 - $52,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus
- Health benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, or Illinois.
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, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
