Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Job Description Special Education Elementary focuses on K12-powered virtual elementary schools with personalized learning programs, engaging courses, compassionate teachers, and a vibrant school community. Responsible for program structure and resources to maximize the special education experience for both students and learning coaches. Responsible for relationship building with families, students, and learning coaches to ensures that all students are progressing successfully through the program.

Bachelor’s degree, 0-1 year of related professional experience

Required Certificates and Licenses:
Oklahoma Teaching Certification Required. Must have a Special Education endorsement.

Residency Requirements:
This position is virtual but does require Oklahoma residency

The Elementary Special Education Teacher is a state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The Special Education Teacher must 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 Special Education Teacher works actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with 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.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Oklahoma Virtual Academy (OVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Oklahoma Virtual Academy (OVCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Join us!

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.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

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 compliant IEP’s, progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation

Facilitating and leading collaborative special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings

Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text

Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEPEnsure 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…