Virtual Specialized Education Instructor - Maine

Parallel Learning; Maine; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Learning seeks experienced Special Education Teachers to provide virtual instruction to K-12 students in Maine. The role supports resource/inclusion and self-contained settings with flexible scheduling and 37.5 hours per week preferred, delivered remotely.

Ideal candidates hold an active SPED license, have strong IEP collaboration skills, and are proficient with virtual platforms and instructional technology to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Active Special Education teaching license/certification.
• Experience in resource/inclusion settings and self-contained classrooms.
• Excellent collaboration with IEP teams, parents, and students.
• Proficient with virtual service delivery and instructional tech.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legally compliant, specially designed instruction (SDI) and provide compensatory education services as needed.
• Develop and execute data-driven, individualized lesson plans targeting reading, math, executive functioning, and life skills.
• Own creation, management and progress monitoring of student IEPs and case management responsibilities.
• Collaborate with IEP teams to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches.

Skills

Special Education License

Diverse Student Populations

IEP Team Collaboration

Virtual Instruction

Tools

Video Conferencing

Instructional Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with learning differences? Parallel is seeking experienced Special Education Teachers to provide virtual instruction to K-12 students in Maine. We are hiring educators with experience in resource/inclusion settings (mild to moderate disabilities) as well as self-contained classrooms (profound/severe disabilities).

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 Need

Core Qualifications (Required Qualifications)

• Active Special Education teaching license/certification.
• 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.
• Elementary/Middle School: Must be available during typical school hours, approximately 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to accommodate student schedules and service needs.
• High School: Must be available during typical school hours, approximately 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with flexibility to accommodate block or alternating A/B schedules.
• Ability to commit to 37.5 hours of availability per week is highly preferred.

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

The rates below apply to 1099 opportunities and are based on the provider’s primary service delivery state.

• CA, NY, WA: Starts at $44/hour
• CO, IL, MA, ME, OR: Starts at $38/hour
• AL, AR, AZ, GA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV: Starts at $36/hour

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.

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