Middle School Special Education Teacher

Job Overview

The Middle School Special Education Teacher works with the ‘At‑Risk’ student population to provide remediation that supports academic goals and increases growth in these areas. The position is full‑time and requires the ability to work independently (typically 40+ hours per week), maintain a professional home office during the workday (9‑5 or 8‑4), and travel up to 20% of the time.

• Modify and adapt the K12 curriculum to align with state content standards and meet each student’s unique needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet student goals through individualized and small group sessions.
• Educate parents on instructional strategies.
• Ensure implementation of the RTI instructional system; oversee data collection and progress monitoring at every tier; use data to guide whole and small group instruction.
• Provide guidance to teachers on identifying and grouping students who need additional help; maintain all RTI data (eligible students, intervention plans).
• Serve as a daily resource to school administrators, leadership teams, and stakeholders regarding RTI issues.
• Coordinate with homeroom teachers, advisors, counselors, and district personnel to track Tier 2 interventions.
• Provide training and support to school/district staff on RTI and data‑collection procedures.
• Support teachers in documenting student progress and work with the special education team to facilitate eligibility for special education.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active Arizona Department of Education Middle School Special Education Teaching Certification (required).
• Arizona fingerprinting card (required).
• Ability to clear a required background check.
• Residency:
  Must reside in Arizona (surrounding states may be considered).
• 0–1 year of related professional experience (acceptable as a minimum).

• Collaborative ability to interpret and generate numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data to drive instructional decisions.
• Receptive to regular coaching from administrators and teacher trainers.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt for excellent student outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Rapid learning and adaptation to new technologies and teaching platforms.
• Maintenance of teacher certification/professional development hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs, and curriculum.

• Experience working with the Middle school age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in using technology.
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick‑and‑mortar environment.
• Experience with online learning platforms.

Salary range: $50,573.00 – $63,216.00 (typical for this position). Eligible employees may receive a bonus, though it is not guaranteed. Salary is determined by education, experience, qualifications, location, travel requirements, and market conditions. Benefits include health benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a virtual position. Work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

All employment is “at‑will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. This at‑will nature cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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Stride, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.