Colorado Preparatory Academy, a Stride K12 partner school, is hiring a remote Special Education Teacher. In this role, you will be a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering course content online, providing instruction and guidance, and managing the learning process with a focus on the individual needs defined by each student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
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-specific 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 inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom.
- Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards IEP goals.
- 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 promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns.
- Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with families through regular communication.
- Support learning coaches and parents with student curricular 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 collaborate with teachers to interpret student data and drive instructional decisions
- 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 proposed 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 an online learning platform
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
- Online learning platform
Team & Environment
You will be a part of a partner school network, specifically Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (INGDA).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $48,000 - $52,000
- Health benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Candidates located in Indiana are strongly preferred; candidates in surrounding states (MI, OH, KY, IL) will be considered.
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 law.
