Special Education Teacher

Position Details

• Reporting Manager:
  Instructional Supervisor, Grades K-8
• Status:
  Salary, Exempt
• Type:
  Regular, Full-Time (12 Months)
• Program: eSchool Prep Academy

The Special Education Teacher, 6-8 will be responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in grades 6-8 within our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of special education best practices, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation, excellent communication and technology skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive online learning environment.

And require the ability to collaborate closely with students, parents, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure the academic, social, and emotional success of students with disabilities to fulfill our mission of empowering families and unleashing potential.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Washington state regulations and best practices.
• Conduct virtual IEP meetings and collaborate effectively with parents, students (as appropriate), general education teachers, related service providers, and administrators.
• Ensure IEP goals and objectives are measurable, relevant, and aligned with the student's needs and the curriculum.
• Adapt and modify curriculum and instructional materials to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities in the virtual setting.
• Provide direct and indirect specialized instruction to students with disabilities in individual and small group virtual settings.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, assistive technologies, and accommodations to support student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to provide effective co-teaching strategies and ensure accessibility of the general education curriculum.
• Implement evidence-based practices and interventions to address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Provide ongoing assessment and progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
• Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
• Mission Focus:
  You will play a key role in our collective success by proactively pivoting to support emerging business needs and strategic priorities directed by your manager.

• A minimum two (2) years of successful experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Thorough understanding of the IEP process and special education laws and regulations.
• Experience developing/implementing accommodations and modifications for diverse learners.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Workspace) in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, reliable, and secure high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Passion for working with students with disabilities and promoting their success.
• Residency in the state of Texas is required.

• A bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• A valid Texas teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education (K-12) or equivalent.

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a…