Special Education Teacher

Connections Academy

. Deliver specially designed instruction to students with special needs virtually .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans while effectively managing virtual instruction for students with special needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with IEP team members and ensuring compliance with special education regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In Special EducationValid Tennessee PK-12 Special Education CertificateExperience In Policy (IDEA) And/Or Administration With Special EducationStrong Technology Skills With Microsoft Office And Google SuiteExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

IEP Development504 Plan ImplementationVirtual InstructionData MonitoringSpecial Education Compliance

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedCustomer-CentricTeam PlayerFlexibleAgile

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemSpecial Education SoftwareWeb-Conferencing SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Tennessee PK-12 Special Education CertificateChild Abuse History Clearance

Industry Keywords

Special EducationIDEA ComplianceIEP Team CollaborationStudent Support TeamState Testing Adaptations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver specially designed instruction to students with special needs virtually
Manage instructional programs for a caseload of students requiring direct and/or indirect services
Provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies
Develop, write, implement, and monitor IEPs and 504 plans
Monitor student progress, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences
Communicate with IEP team members, 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
Work with teachers and special education professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Valid Tennessee PK-12 Special Education certificate
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, potentially including occasional overnight travel
Ability to effectively work remotely
2-step authentication required to set up login to all systems if given a job offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition-free K–12 online public school
Remote teaching from a home office in Tennessee