Join the Stride K12 Team as a Michigan Online High School Special Educator
Insight School of Michigan (ISMI), a Stride K12 company, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Educator to join our team of educators who are committed to providing high-quality, personalized education to students in Michigan. As a Special Educator, you will play a vital role in delivering specific course content in an online environment, supporting students with special needs, and working collaboratively with parents and other educators to ensure student success.
About Stride K12 and Insight School of Michigan
Stride K12 is a leading provider of online education, and Insight School of Michigan (ISMI) is one of its partner schools. Our mission 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. We believe in Education for ANY ONE and strive to create a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families.
Job Summary
We are looking for a state-certified Special Educator to join our team at Insight School of Michigan. As a Special Educator, you will be responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment, providing instruction, support, and guidance, managing the learning process, and focusing on students' individual needs as defined by each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). You will work actively with students and parents to advance each student's learning and be responsible for compliance documents required in serving students with special needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the 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 students in the general education classroom
- Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards 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
- Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
- Maintain a grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
- Prepare students for high-stakes standardized tests
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with families and 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, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment
- Travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 10% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by the school
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Active State Special Education teaching license
- Ability to clear required background check
- Endorsement: High School Special Education
- Residency Requirement: Must live in Michigan
Preferred 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 online learning platforms
Skills and Competencies
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it 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, and PowerPoint
- Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
Work Environment and Company Culture
This is a home-based position, and you must reside in Michigan. At Stride K12 and Insight School of Michigan, we value a culture of inclusion and diversity, and we are committed to creating an environment where our employees are passionate about serving students and families. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Stride K12 and Insight School of Michigan, we are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Special Educator, you will have access to:
- Regular coaching and feedback from administrators
- Professional development opportunities
- Training and support on Stride K12's online learning platform
- Opportunities to collaborate with other educators and share best practices
Why Join Our Team?
If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, we encourage you to join our team. As a Special Educator at Insight School of Michigan, you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a positive impact on the lives of students with special needs
- Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Develop your skills and expertise as an educator
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative team
How to Apply
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and qualifications to succeed as a Special Educator at Insight School of Michigan, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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