Elementary Special Education Teacher at Stride, Inc.

Charleston, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

48000.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Online Instruction, Individualized Education Program, IEP Compliance, Data Collection, Progress Monitoring, Accommodations, Modifications, Assistive Technology, Synchronous Learning, Asynchronous Learning, Parent Communication, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Industry

E-Learning Providers

Description

Job Description Job Description Certificates and Licenses: Special Education If the current Teaching Certification is from another state, the hire must get reciprocity within the state on West Virginia within 60 days of employment Residency Requirements: Strongly prefer residents of West Virginia May consider residents of surrounding states (KY, PA, OH, MD, DE, or VA) Salary Range : $48,000 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. Start Date: Immediate The remote 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 Special Education 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. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide 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, West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA). is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled 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. Join us! 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 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 Developing compliant IEP’s, progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation Facilitating and leading collaborative special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings Using 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 towards Individual Education Program (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, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds 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 that is 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 AND Active State Special Education teaching license AND Six (6) months of student teaching experience AND Ability to clear required background check(s) DESIRED 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; PowerPoint Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms Strong written/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 platform Compensation & Benefits: 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. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. We anticipate the salary range to be $26,104.00 - $52,000. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 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 Job Type Regular 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 stridecareers@k12.com. 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. For more than 20 years, Stride, Inc. has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs. Stride serves learners of all ages in all 50 states and more than 100 countries. At Stride, learning is essential. It is the foundation of the human experience and we are proud of our commitment to powering learning, no matter what stage of life you are in. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked to challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all education and provide personalized, online, lifelong learning at every step of the journey. Above all else, we believe in serving the communities we live in and creating space for all voices therein.

Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment, providing instruction, support, and guidance focused on students’ individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Essential functions include developing compliant IEPs, leading special education meetings, ensuring accommodations are provided, and actively working with students and parents to advance learning.