Special Education Teacher

Stride, Inc.

. Serve as teacher of record for students and provide instruction, support, and guidance .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while utilizing data-driven instructional strategies to enhance student outcomes. Proficient in collaborating with educators and families to support diverse learning needs and ensure compliance with special education regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Special Education CertificationExperience with IEP DevelopmentData Analysis for Instructional DecisionsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with Online Learning Platforms

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

IEP DevelopmentData AnalysisStudent Progress MonitoringAssistive Technology ImplementationSynchronous and Asynchronous LearningSpecial Education ServicesCurriculum ModificationStandardized Test PreparationVirtual Classroom ManagementNumeric and Graphic Data Representation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityCoaching ReceptivenessPositive Rapport Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointOnline Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Special Education CertificationTexas ESL Certification

Industry Keywords

Individualized Education Program (IEP)Self-Contained StudentsALT StudentsProfessional Learning CommunitiesInclusionAccommodations and ModificationsHigh-Stakes TestingVirtual LearningParent CollaborationBackground Check Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as teacher of record for students and provide instruction, support, and guidance
Manage the learning process for self-contained and ALT students according to individual IEP needs
Monitor progress toward goals and maintain service logs
Prepare compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other required special education documentation
Collaborate with parents, colleagues, general education teachers, and learning coaches
Participate in annual IEP meetings, special education meetings, data analysis meetings, and Professional Learning Communities
Provide synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment
Collect data and work samples to monitor IEP goals and objectives
Document parent contacts, collaborations, and student interventions
Ensure accommodations and modifications using assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text
Provide special education services and support accommodations to promote IEP goal attainment
Ensure inclusion and success in the general education classroom
Maintain the grade book and provide input on placement and promotion decisions
Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
Maintain positive rapport with families and respond to 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 residency required
Texas Special Education and ESL certificates/licenses preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data
Ability to use student data to drive instructional decisions
Receptive to regular coaching from administrators
Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to support in-person student testing, attend professional development, or other required travel
Ability to clear required background check
Experience working with self-contained and ALT students in the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
Experience with an online learning platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Home-based position
Seasonal travel requirements
Professional Learning Communities/professional development
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment