Job Description

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Special Education Teaching license/certification

Endorsement: Special Education

Compensation: $47,500

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Develop and implement individualized instructional plans based on students’ IEP goals, strengths, needs, and learning styles.
• Provide specialized instruction and appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions.
• Monitor and document student progress toward academic, behavioral, and functional goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely IEP documentation and participate in IEP meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and student success in the least restrictive environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress and educational needs.
• Establish and maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Use research-based instructional strategies and appropriate assistive technology to support diverse learners.
• Address behavioral and social-emotional needs using positive behavior supports and appropriate intervention strategies.
• Work with school counselors, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other specialists as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with federal, state, and local special education laws, regulations, and school policies.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training related to special education practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Valid state teaching license/certification in Special Education, or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of IEP development, special education regulations, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning, behavioral, developmental, and/or emotional needs is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Valid Special Education Teaching license/certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any 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.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any 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.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected].

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, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.