Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STRS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ohio Virtual Academy seeks an Elementary School Intervention Specialist for grades 3-5 to tailor the K-12 curriculum to diverse learning needs. This remote, full-time role requires strong IEP development, collaboration with general education teachers, and parent education to support literacy, math, and communication.

Applicants must hold a State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License and a Bachelor's degree, with travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Modify and align K12 curriculum with state standards for individual needs.
• Write and maintain compliant IEPs for identified students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals.
• Educate parents on instructional strategies and progress.
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings; document appropriately.
• Travel up to 20% as needed; pass required background checks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ohio Intervention Specialist License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

Job description

## Elementary School Special Education TeacherApply: US - OH - Remote: Full time: Posted 10 Days Ago: JR114463**Job Description**The Intervention Specialist in Grades 3-5 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.**Certificate and License: State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License****Residency Requirement: Prefer Ohio residents.*** ****Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border.***** ****Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.***** ****Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification.******Start Date - August 2026**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, **Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)**. We want you to be a part of our talented team!The mission of **Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA)**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!**OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement.****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.**The **Intervention Specialist** in Grades 3-5 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students’ needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student* Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs* Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student* Educate parents on various instructional strategies* Prepare appropriate documentation* Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings* Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required* Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Strong presentation skills* Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities* Ability to work without direct supervision* Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time* Ability to pass required background check**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License* Bachelor's degree AND* Equivalent combination of education and experience* Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum 1 year classroom experience* Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education* 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education**WORK ENVIRONMENT:** These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.* The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).* The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.Ohio Elementary School Special Education Teacher, 3-5**Job Type**Board Employee\\_CW**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.**