Remote SPED Teacher | Virtual Instruction & IEP Support

ProCare Therapy; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

ProCare Therapy seeks an experienced special education professional to design and deliver direct virtual instruction aligned to IEP goals. You will administer assessments, differentiate curriculum, and monitor progress in a fully remote setting.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families is essential. The role requires an active ISBE LBS1 license and 2+ years of relevant experience, with 100% work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education from an accredited institution.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement issued by ISBE.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in school-based and/or virtual instruction.
• Proficiency with Illinois IEP systems (e.g., EmbraceIEP), IEP facilitation, and progress monitoring.
• Strong instructional design, behavior management, and differentiated teaching skills.
• Comfortable navigating telepractice platforms, LMS, and digital instructional software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver direct virtual specialized instruction aligned to students' IEP goals across academic areas.
• Administer informal and formal academic assessments, diagnostic screeners, and progress-monitoring checks to gauge student growth.
• Differentiate general education curriculum and implement individualized accommodations and modifications.
• Collect and analyze instructional data continuously to drive educational planning and goal mastery.
• Manage virtual student caseloads and coordinate special education services with multidisciplinary teams.
• Partner closely with general education teachers, related service providers (SLPs, OTs, Social Workers), paraprofessionals, and families.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate virtual IEP meetings, annual reviews, and domain conferences.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of direct instructional logs, IEP goals, and quarterly progress reports.
• Ensure all instructional practices, IEP development, and accommodations align with ISBE Part 226 regulations, district policies, and IDEA mandates.
• Utilize interactive virtual classroom platforms, digital whiteboards, and assistive technology tools to maximize student engagement.
• Adapt curriculum materials into accessible digital formats for remote learners.
• Provide basic platform guidance and technical support to onsite e-helpers, facilitators, and parents.
• Foster student independence, executive functioning, and self-advocacy within the virtual learning environment.
• Provide instructional strategies, behavior support guidance, and educational resources to families and general education teachers.

Skills

Special Education

Curriculum Differentiation

Data-driven Instruction

Telepractice Platforms

LMS Proficiency

Instructional Design

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education

LBS1 Endorsement (ISBE)

Tools

EmbraceIEP

Job description

ProCare Therapy seeks an experienced special education professional to design and deliver direct virtual instruction aligned to IEP goals. You will administer assessments, differentiate curriculum, and monitor progress in a fully remote setting.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families is essential. The role requires an active ISBE LBS1 license and 2+ years of relevant experience, with 100% work-from-home flexibility.