Virtual Specialized Education Instructor - Colorado

Parallel; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for 5th–8th grade to deliver tailored instruction and manage a caseload of students with mild to moderate disabilities. You will build strong relationships with students, collaborate with general education teachers, and contribute to a supportive school culture.

The role focuses on data-driven planning, IEP management, and coordinated service delivery across the student’s team, with a commitment to equity and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Active Special Education teaching license/certification in Colorado.
• Proven experience delivering specially designed instruction (SDI) to students with disabilities.
• Strong collaboration with IEP teams, parents, and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legally compliant SDI and compensatory education services for students with active IEPs.
• Develop and implement data-driven, individualized lesson plans.
• Own creation, management and progress monitoring of student IEPs.
• Collaborate with the IEP team to coordinate service schedules and adapt instruction.
• Administer screenings, monitor progress, and complete outcomes assessments.

Skills

Collaborative communication

Virtual meeting platforms

Instructional technology

Diverse student populations experience

Education

Special Education teaching license/certification (CO)

Tools

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with learning differences? Parallel is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Special Education Teacher to support our 5th through 8th-grade students. In this full-time role, you will deliver direct instruction tailored to individual student needs while managing a caseload of students with mild to moderate disabilities. Beyond academic instruction, we are looking for an educator who excels at building meaningful relationships with students, partnering closely with general education teachers, and actively contributing to a strong, supportive school culture.

What You\'ll Do

• Deliver Expertise: Provide legally compliant, specially designed instruction (SDI) and deliver compensatory education services (when indicated) to students with active Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Instructional Design & Implementation: Develop and execute data-driven, individualized lesson plans to target critical skill areas:

  Reading and literacy development

  Foundational math skills and intervention

  Executive functioning and organizational strategies

  Functional and adaptive life skills

• IEP Management & Compliance: Own the creation, management, and ongoing progress monitoring of student IEPs, including case management responsibilities.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with the student\'s IEP team to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches to unique student needs.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Administer screenings, conduct progress monitoring, and complete formal outcomes assessments to drive instructional decision-making.

What You\'ll NeedCore Qualifications (Required Qualifications)

• Active Special Education teaching license/certification in the state of Colorado.
• School-based experience providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Exceptional collaborative communication skills for engaging with IEP teams, including teachers, parents, and students.
• Proficiency in conducting virtual services using meeting platforms and a strong command of instructional technology.

Remote Setup & Availability

• Dedicated, private workspace with a secure, high-speed internet connection, reliable computer, and webcam.
• Availability during traditional school hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) and days (Monday-Friday).
• Commitment to a minimum availability of 37.5 hours/week.

Why Join Parallel?

At Parallel, We Simplify Your Work So You Can Focus On What Matters Most- delivering Quality Care. We Provide Comprehensive Support, Including

• Thoughtful Student & District Matching: Alignment with your experience, licensure, and expertise to match you with appropriate districts, schools, and student needs.
• Efficient Tools and Support: Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems designed to reduce administrative paperwork and maintain organization.
• Billing & Operational Support: Systems that manage billing and documentation workflows, allowing you to prioritize student support and collaboration.
• Clinical Resources: Utilization of standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Innovation & Feedback: Opportunities for your input to directly shape the future of our programs.
• Clinical Community: Connection with peers through dedicated office hours, provider meetings, and free continuing education opportunities offered throughout the school year.
• A Powerful Mission: The chance to significantly improve the lives of students nationwide.

Compensation

• This is a 1099 opportunity starting at $38/hour , with compensation provided for both direct and indirect service time.

About Parallel

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.

Our core services include:

• Psychological Assessment
• Counseling
• Speech-Language Services
• Special Education
• And more

Learn more at parallellearning.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees\' strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.