Special Education Teacher (REMOTE) – OH

Elumatherapy; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-licensing support

Competitive hourly rate

Schedule matching

Clinical community and help desk

Free continuing education

eLuma platform

Job summary

eLuma seeks virtual special education teachers in Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year. You’ll deliver instruction remotely from your space, coordinating schedules with districts and supported by an experienced team to match credentials and strengths to placements.

Eligible candidates bring Ohio SPED licensure, a Bachelor's degree, knowledge of IEP processes, and a commitment to serving students in need. This role offers flexibility and ongoing support within a national network.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license with a Special Education endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development and compliance.
• Minimum one year of classroom-based special education experience.
• Availability Monday through Friday during standard school hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual instruction to K-12 students with disabilities in alignment with their IEPs.
• Implement and adapt evidence-based instructional strategies for diverse learning profiles.
• Provide case management and support the facilitation of IEPs.
• Develop, monitor, and update IEP goals in collaboration with the school-based team.
• Track student progress toward academic, behavioral, and functional goals and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families.
• Complete required IEP documentation, progress reports, and case management tasks within district timelines.
• Participate in IEP meetings and student support team discussions virtually.

Skills

Active Ohio teaching license with SPED

Bachelor's degree

IDEA/IEP knowledge

1 year SPED classroom experience

Availability during standard school H

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

IEP platforms familiarity

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Ohio | Virtual | 2026-2027 School Year | Contract

eLuma is seeking virtual special education teachers in OH who share in our mission to help all students achieve their potential.

Students with disabilities have a legal right to a free and appropriate public education. Delivering on that promise requires qualified special education teachers who understand IEPs, differentiated instruction, and what it takes to help every student access the curriculum.

For over 15 years, eLuma has been helping school districts protect instructional continuity for students with disabilities. We are building our network of credentialed special education teachers for the school year and are looking for dedicated educators who want flexibility, strong support, and the chance to serve students who need them most.

If you are ready to make a real impact on your own terms, we want to hear from you.

About This Opportunity

We are actively placing Ohio special education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. You deliver instruction remotely from your own space, on a schedule coordinated with your assigned district, backed by an experienced team that understands the unique demands of school-based special education. We work to match your credentials, availability, and instructional strengths to the right placement.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver specialized, virtual instruction to K-12 students with disabilities in alignment with their IEPs




• Implement and adapt evidence-based instructional strategies for diverse learning profiles




• Provide case management and support the facilitation of IEPs




• Develop, monitor, and update IEP goals in collaboration with the school-based team




• Track student progress toward academic, behavioral, and functional goals and adjust instruction accordingly




• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families




• Complete required IEP documentation, progress reports, and case management tasks within district timelines




• Participate in IEP meetings and student support team discussions virtually

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Active state teaching license in Ohio with a special education endorsement (at least one state; see cross-licensing benefit below)




• Bachelor's degree minimum; Master's degree preferred




• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and special education compliance




• Minimum one year of classroom-based special education experience




• Availability Monday through Friday during standard school hours (schedule coordinated with the assigned district)

Preferred, or a Plus:

• Experience with specific disability categories




• Familiarity with IEP platforms




• Prior experience in virtual or hybrid instructional settings




• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams




• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and other languages welcome)

WHY ELUMA?

• Cross-licensing support: eLuma covers cross-licensing fees so you can serve students in additional states at no cost to you. Expand your reach without the paperwork burden.




• Competitive hourly rate: Discussed during your intake call based on experience, availability, and placement type.




• Schedule matching: We match your availability and credentials to the right district opportunity.




• Clinical community and help desk: Access a community of educators and specialists across the eLuma network, plus a dedicated help desk when technical issues arise.




• Free continuing education: eLuma offers free professional development to support your growth and help you meet state recertification requirements, at no cost to you.




• eLuma's proprietary platform: Purpose-built for school-based virtual services, with tools and resources designed around the IEP workflow.




• 15+ years placing providers: eLuma has been connecting credentialed educators and clinicians with school districts since 2010. We know how schools work and how to set you up for success.




• 500+ district partners: Our placement volume means consistent opportunity across 50 states, including districts that need long-term providers.

About eLuma

eLuma is a K-12 virtual therapy and student services company that has partnered with more than 500 school districts across all 50 states over the past 15 years. We connect credentialed SLPs, occupational therapists, school psychologists, counselors, and special education specialists with districts that need them, preventing service gaps and protecting student access to IEP-mandated services.

When you contract with eLuma, you join a network of highly qualified clinicians committed to the same goal: ensuring every student gets the services they deserve, wherever they are.

Jalisa, an eLuma provider, puts it this way, “As a contract therapist, sometimes you can feel like you’re just there to fill a gap. With eLuma, I’ve felt appreciated and recognized. That means a lot.”

Ready to get started?

Submit your application. Our recruiting team will reach out within 2 business days to learn about your availability, licensure, and goals, and to walk you through the intake process.

If there are no current opportunities for your state, simply submit your information to join our provider network, and we'll notify you when placements that match your profile open up.