Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.

. Work with Grades 3-5 students who have learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and monitoring Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while adapting K12 curriculum to meet diverse student needs. Proficient in collaborating with educators and parents to enhance learning outcomes for students with disabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State Of Ohio Intervention Specialist LicenseIndividualized Education Program (IEP) DevelopmentSpecial Education Classroom ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyCurriculum Modification

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Hard Skills

IEP WritingCurriculum AdaptationIndependent Living Skills TeachingLiteracy InstructionCommunication Skills InstructionMath Skills InstructionAlternative Assessment ProctoringDocumentation PreparationIEP Goal MonitoringClassroom Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationIndependent WorkOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioWeb Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree In Special EducationBackground Check Clearance

Industry Keywords

Special EducationK12 EducationIEP MeetingsAchievement TestingState Content Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Grades 3-5 students who have learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
Ensure lessons and teaching strategies meet students’ needs
Teach independent living, literacy, communication, and math skills
Modify and adapt the K12 curriculum to align with state content standards
Write and maintain compliant IEPs
Collaborate with general education teachers and related services teams
Educate parents on instructional strategies
Prepare appropriate documentation
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
Proctor achievement and required testing, including alternative assessments
Develop and monitor IEP goals
Travel to meeting locations throughout the state as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
Bachelor's degree
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.)
Web proficiency
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
Ability to pass required background check
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday
Minimum 1 year classroom experience (preferred)
Master’s Degree with an emphasis in Special Education (preferred)
3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
STRS Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
Full-time remote work
Professional home office arrangement
Flexible schedule