Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 -(multi-site teacher)

Stride, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Stride, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher to deliver content in an online environment for K-12 students.

You will provide instruction, support, and guidance aligned with each student's IEP and manage the learning process across multiple schools with a rotating schedule. The role requires licensure in multiple states, strong collaboration with families and coaches, and the ability to work 40+ hours per week in a home office setting, typically 9–5 in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active State Special Education teaching license required.
• Must clear required background check.
• Must obtain additional Special Education licenses in 3 states (up to 5 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver online course content and instruction.
• Support and guide students per IEP requirements.
• Monitor student progress and collect data.
• Communicate with families and learning coaches.
• Maintain grade book and inform administrators of concerns.
• Provide engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

Skills

collaboration

communication

data analysis

online teaching experience

instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The teacher will 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 Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher will obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools on an approximate six- to twelve-week rotating timeframe between schools.

Flexibility and a willingness to pivot is key!

This role will pay $48,000/yrK12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families 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.

Certification and Licenses

• Special Education Teacher Endorsement: Special Education
• To be eligible to start in this position, the teacher must obtain additional Special Education licenses in a minimum of three states with up to five states preferred by the first day of employment as determined by Stride.

The Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education Teacher is a state-certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The teacher will 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 Full-Time Substitute Special Education Teacher will obtain licensure in multiple states and serve students across multiple schools on an approximate six- to twelve-week rotating timeframe between schools.

Flexibility and a willingness to pivot is key!

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 and time zone. The Full-Time Permanent Substitute Special Education may work in a time zone other than the one of their residence.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• 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 communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner.
• Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, and basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment in line with academy policies and procedures.
• 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 progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation; Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Active State Special Education teaching license AND
• Ability to clear required background check
• You must obtain additional Special Education licenses in a minimum of three states with up to five states preferred by your first day of employment as determined by Stride.

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 rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with students across grade levels.
• 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 $43,000 to $50,000.
• 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 remote and open to residents of the 50 states and D.C. 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.

Job Type

Regular

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.

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