Elementary Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.

. Serve as teacher of record for special education students .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for special education students, while effectively collaborating with educators and families to promote student success. Proficient in utilizing technology and data analysis to enhance learning experiences and monitor student progress.

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Texas Elementary (EC–6) Teaching CertificationTexas Special Education Teaching CertificationESL Supplemental CertificationExperience Working With Self-Contained And ALT StudentsProficiency In Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, And PowerPoint

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Hard Skills

IEP DevelopmentData AnalysisSynchronous And Asynchronous LearningAssistive TechnologyStudent Progress MonitoringCurriculum ModificationStandardized Test PreparationOnline Learning Platform ExperienceDocumentation And ComplianceCollaboration With Educators

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Embrace ChangeCollaborationPositive Rapport With FamiliesAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointOnline Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Elementary (EC–6) Teaching CertificationTexas Special Education Teaching CertificationESL Supplemental Certification

Industry Keywords

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Special EducationSelf-Contained StudentsALT StudentsHouse Bill (HB) 3 Reading AcademyProfessional Learning CommunitiesCompliance DocumentationStudent Growth MonitoringInclusionCurricular Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as teacher of record for special education students
Provide instruction, support, and guidance focused on self-contained and ALT students’ individual IEP needs
Manage learning processes and special education services
Monitor progress toward IEP goals and maintain service logs and compliance documentation
Collaborate with parents, colleagues, general education teachers, and learning coaches
Create compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-required special education documentation
Participate in annual IEP meetings and collaborative special education meetings
Participate in professional learning communities and professional development
Deliver synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment
Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
Collect data and work samples to monitor IEP progress
Document parent contacts, teacher collaborations, and student interventions
Ensure accommodations and modifications using assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text
Promote inclusion and student success in general education classrooms
Maintain grade books and provide input on placement and promotion decisions
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
Maintain positive rapport with families and communicate with students and parents in a timely manner
Support parents with curricular, instructional, and basic virtual-classroom troubleshooting issues
Support in-person student testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Texas Elementary (EC–6) Teaching Certification
Texas Special Education Teaching Certification
ESL Supplemental Certification, or obtain it by June 1 of the following calendar year
Complete House Bill (HB) 3 Reading Academy or have participated in the 2018–2019 Reading Excellence and Academies Development (READ) Grant
Texas residency required
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data
Ability to receive regular coaching from administrators
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
Ability to clear a required background check
Experience working with self-contained and ALT students in the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in using technology
Experience teaching online and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
Experience with an online learning platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Seasonal travel support for in-person student testing and professional development
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment