Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Job Description Required Certificates and Licenses: Florida 5 Year Professional Special Education AND Florida Reading and ESOL Endorsements Residency Requirements: Florida This position offers a base salary of $48,500 plus the eligibility of a performance bonus. Start Date - July 20, 2026 The Special Education Teacher is a state certified teacher responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. The Teacher must provide instruction, support, and guidance; manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs as defined by each student’s Individualized Education Program. The teacher works actively with students and parents to advance each student’s learning and is also responsible for the compliance documents required in serving students with special needs. K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high‑quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate, and always strive to do better. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Florida Cyber Charter Academy (FLCCA). Join us in providing an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students through rigorous curriculum, data‑driven instruction, and strong school and community partnerships. This is a full‑time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week, is required. Maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday. Essential Functions Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team. Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure students with special needs receive appropriate therapies. Develop compliant IEPs, progress reports and other state‑specific required special education documentation. Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings. Use provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text. Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP. Ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom. Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress toward IEP goals and objectives. Document all contact with parents and interventions with students. Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed. Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students. Commit to personalizing learning for all students. Demonstrate belief in all students’ ability to succeed and meet high expectations. Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity, make student placement and promotion decisions, and alert administrators to concerns about student performance and progress. Prepare students for high‑stakes standardized tests. Establish and maintain positive rapport with families; regularly communicate with and respond to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner. Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, and basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment in line with academy policies and procedures. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Active state teaching license. Ability to clear required background check. Other Required Qualifications Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data to drive instructional decisions. Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators. Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint. Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desired Qualifications Experience working with 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. Work Environment This position is virtual. Job Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals With Disabilities Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stride, Inc.