Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Ohio Elementary School Special Education Teacher

Required Certificate and License: State of Ohio Special Education License Residency Requirement: Ohio resident preferred Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border. Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio Certification. Start Date: August 2026 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. Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team! The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement. This is a full-time REMOTE position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. The Special Education in Grades 3-5 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students' needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.

Essential Functions

• Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student
• Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs
• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student
• Educate parents on various instructional strategies
• Prepare appropriate documentation
• Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required
• Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible schedule; Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Minimum Required Qualifications

• State of Ohio Special Education License
• Bachelor's degree AND
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year classroom experience
• Master's Degree with an emphasis in Special Education
• 3 or more years of classroom experience in Special Education

Work Environment: These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
• The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.