Middle School Special Education Teacher

Connections Academy

. Deliver specially designed instruction to middle school students with special needs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans for middle school students with special needs, while effectively utilizing technology for virtual instruction and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

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Ohio Special Education CertificateIEP Development and ImplementationVirtual Instruction DeliveryStrong Communication SkillsExperience with IDEA Policy

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Hard Skills

IEP DevelopmentSpecial Education InstructionData Management in Learning Management SystemsPolicy Compliance (IDEA)Student Progress Monitoring

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedCustomer-CentricTeam PlayerFlexibility and AgilityExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGoogle SuiteWeb-Conferencing SoftwareSpecial Education Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Ohio CertificationOhio Special Education CertificateChild Abuse History Clearance

Industry Keywords

Special EducationIEP Process504 PlansVirtual TeachingStudent Support Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver specially designed instruction to middle school students with special needs
Virtually manage instructional programs for students with special needs from a home office in Ohio
Participate in all steps of the IEP process
Work closely with teachers and special education professionals to ensure program success and compliance with federal and state regulations
Utilize technology to deliver virtual instruction
Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services
Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans
Monitor student progress, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences
Communicate with students' IEP teams, including parents/learning coaches, related service providers, and school staff
Provide direct services through web-conferencing software as needed
Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings virtually
Participate in the school's Student Support Team
Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies
Assist with IEP paperwork, documentation, and procedures
Coordinate related service providers as mandated by IEPs
Maintain accurate data in the Learning Management System and special education software
Assist with state testing and coordinate IEP-required special adaptations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must have an Ohio Certification to be considered
Must reside within 30 miles from an Ohio border
Must have a valid Ohio Special Education Certificate
Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Successful background checks or clearances, including the Child Abuse History Clearance
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Highly organized and punctual
Customer-centric
High degree of flexibility and agility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel for marketing, state testing and other school events, with occasional overnight travel
Ability to effectively work remotely
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition-free public online eSchool
Remote work from a home office in Ohio
Occasional overnight travel may be required for marketing, state testing, and other school events