High School Special Education Teacher

High School Special

Education

• Teacher

• location: US - IN - Remote; US - IN - Modoc - Digital Learning School

• time type: Full time

• posted on: Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id: JR116767

• Job Description

• Certificates and Licenses: Indiana Special Education

• Residency Requirement: Indiana

• Start Date: Immediate

• The remote High School Special

Education

• 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, and focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized

Education

• Program (IEP). The teacher works actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and is responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.

• K12, a Stride Company, provides 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 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 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.

• 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 the workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team by communicating with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the 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 meetings
• Use provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text
• 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 toward 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
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
• Demonstrate a belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity, make student placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
• Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment in line with academy policies and procedures
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Active State Special Education teaching license
• Six (6) months of student teaching experience
• Ability to clear required background check(s)

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions

• Receptive to coaching from administrators

• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; 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 (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment

• Experience with online learning platforms

• Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers education, experience, and qualifications, as well as location and other factors, when determining salary. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• Work Environment: This position is virtual and requires the ability to work independently in a home office.

• Note: This position is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards. Incumbents may be asked to perform 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.

• 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 complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations.