Special Education Teacher – Elementary School

Stride, Inc.

. Provide instruction, support, and guidance to special education students according to each student’s IEP .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $52,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing instruction and support to special education students, ensuring compliance with IEP requirements while fostering student engagement and collaboration with parents and colleagues. Proficient in data analysis to monitor student growth and implement effective instructional strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Special Education CertificationElementary School EC-6 Generalist CertificateData Analysis for Student GrowthInstructional Strategy ImplementationProficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook

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Hard Skills

IEP ComplianceInstructional Resource CreationStudent Data AnalysisLesson ModificationTechnology Support for Students

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Parents and ColleaguesAbility to Work IndependentlyProfessionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

Teaching CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Special EducationK12 EducationStudent Teaching ExperienceProfessional Learning CommunitiesTexas Residency Preference

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide instruction, support, and guidance to special education students according to each student’s IEP
Manage the learning process for special education students
Maintain compliance documentation required for serving special education students
Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
Create instructional resources for varying student needs
Collaborate with parents and colleagues on course goals, curriculum, and materials
Participate in Professional Learning Communities and professional development
Host live synchronous sessions
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment
Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth
Collect data and work samples supporting IEP goals
Document parent contacts, general education teacher collaborations, and student interventions
Modify K12 lessons and assessments according to IEP requirements
Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and student success
Collaborate on progress, semester, and grade reports
Provide special education services and support teachers and parents with accommodations
Communicate with parents and related service staff regarding appropriate therapies
Travel within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend meetings, and participate in school activities, open houses, and orientations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Special education AND Elementary School EC-6 Generalist certificate
Bachelor’s Degree(s)
Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience
Teaching Certificate(s)
Transcripts
Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience must provide past performance data
Performance Evaluations
Prior Year State Assessment Data
Reference Letter(s)
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas
Experience working with the proposed age group
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
Ability to learn new technology tools quickly
Ability to clear required background check(s)
Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during the workday
Strong preference for residents of Texas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary around $52,000
Eligibility for a performance bonus
Remote/virtual work arrangement
Professional Learning Communities or professional development
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities