Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Michigan Teaching Certification Required. Must have a Special Education endorsement. Residency Requirements: This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. The Elementary 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. The teacher works actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs. Start Date 2026/2027 school year Compensation Base salary around $51,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus. Essential Functions Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team. Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure students with special needs 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 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 student 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. Commit to personalizing learning for all students. Demonstrate belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations. Maintain grade book ensuring academic integrity, make placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns. Prepare students for high‑stakes standardized tests. Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and communicate regularly and respond timely to students, learning coaches, and parents. Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that aligns with academy policies and procedures. Travel up to 20% of the time for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Active state teaching license. Ability to clear required background check. Other Required Qualifications Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions. Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with 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. Desired Qualifications 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 platform. Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. Benefits Salary range: $26,104.00 – $68,361.27. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Work Environment Position is virtual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment Type Regular full‑time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, and maintain a professional home office during the workday. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr