RISE Charter School Special Education Teacher; Grades K-12

RISE Charter School Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12)

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026

School: RISE Charter School
Programs: Distance Learning Academy and Pathways Learning Academy
Reports To: RISE Charter School Administrator / Director of Special Education
Employment Status: Certified Teaching Position

The K–12 Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction, case management, and individualized support to students with disabilities enrolled in RISE Charter School. This position serves students in both the Distance Learning Academy and the Pathways Learning Academy by developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), monitoring student progress, collaborating with families and educational staff, and ensuring access to a free appropriate public education in accordance with federal and Montana special education requirements.

The teacher adapts instruction and service delivery to meet the academic, functional, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students across a variety of learning environments, including virtual, in-person, and individualized learning settings.

• Develop and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with each student's IEP, grade-level standards, and individual learning needs.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction using evidence-based strategies, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology as appropriate.
• Support students in developing academic, functional, behavioral, organizational, communication, and independent-living skills.
• Adapt instructional materials and service delivery for online learning, in-person instruction, and alternative learning pathways.
• Monitor student engagement, participation, progress, and completion of educational goals.

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with IDEA, Montana requirements, and district procedures.
• Conduct or coordinate IEP meetings, evaluations, reevaluations, and progress reporting within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely special education records and documentation.
• Collaborate with related service providers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and other team members to ensure appropriate services and supports.
• Monitor the delivery of accommodations, modifications, and related services.

• Provide and coordinate specially designed instruction through virtual platforms and other appropriate delivery methods.
• Collaborate with students and families to establish effective learning routines, support engagement, and address barriers to participation.
• Adapt online curriculum, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain regular communication with families and staff regarding progress, services, accommodations, and areas of concern.
• Track student participation, progress toward IEP goals, and access to required special education services.
• Provide individualized instruction and support for students pursuing personalized, alternative, or flexible educational pathways.
• Develop instructional plans that support academic achievement, credit completion, and progress toward individualized graduation requirements, as applicable.
• Support the development of self-advocacy, executive functioning, transition, vocational, and independent-living skills based on student needs and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and community partners to support meaningful educational and postsecondary outcomes.
• Assist in developing appropriate transitions to…