Special Education Self Contained Teacher

278 VA Shared; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stride K12 partner COPA (Colorado Preparatory Academy) seeks a Special Education Self Contained Teacher to deliver IEP-based instruction in a fully online environment for K-12 students in Colorado. The role focuses on individualized instruction, family collaboration, and data-driven progress monitoring.

Responsibilities include developing compliant IEPs, communicating with families, and ensuring accessibility and accommodations for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and state teaching license.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Active state teaching license is required.
• Past performance data: teaching certificate(s), transcripts, performance evaluations, reference letters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant IEP-based instruction in an online environment.
• Communicate with parents and related service staff about student progress.
• Develop and maintain IEPs, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Lead IEP meetings and coordinate with the IEP team.
• Use assistive technology and accessible text to support learning.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Maintain grade book and communicate with families regularly.
• Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests.
• Travel up to 20% for in-person development or testing when required.

Skills

Data interpretation

Collaborative teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Special Education focuses on K12-powered virtual schools with personalized learning programs. Bachelor's degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience Required Certificates and Licenses: Colorado Special Education Teaching Certification Required

Residency Requirements: Must reside in Colorado

The Special Education Self Contained 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, Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) . We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Colorado Preparatory Academy (COPA) 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 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Active state teaching license AND
• Ability to clear required background check
• Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience are required to provide past performance data: Teaching Certificate(s) Transcripts Performance Evaluations Reference Letter(s)

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; PowerPoint
• Ability to rap