High School Special Education Teacher

Job Description

The Interventionist works with the “At-Risk” student population to provide remediation to support academic goals to increase growth in these areas.

Certificates and Licenses: Ohio State Licensure, Special Education

Residency Requirement: Must be an Ohio resident

Start Date: 2026-2027 school year

The non-negotiable salary for this position is $42,000 along with a $2,000 sign on bonus.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families 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. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our 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, Ohio Digital Learning School. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Ohio Digital Learning School 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!

The Interventionist works with the “At-Risk” student population to provide remediation to support academic goals to increase growth in these areas.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Modifies and/or adapts the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state’s content standards to meet the unique needs of each student;

• Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the targeted students through individualized and small group sessions;

• Educates parents on various instructional strategies;

• Ensures the implementation of the MTSS instructional system to increase student achievement;

• Oversees data collection and progress monitoring at every tier; Uses data to help teachers plan whole and small group instruction; provides guidance to teachers on identifying and grouping students who need additional help;

• Collects and maintains all MTSS data (lists of eligible students, intervention plans).

• Serves as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding MTSS issues.

• Collaborates with Family Academic Support Liaisons (FASL), homeroom teachers, advisors, counselors, and additional district personnel to coordinate and track Tier 3 interventions.

• Provides ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding MTSS and the implementation of the MTSS and data collection procedures.

• Supports teachers in documenting student progress;

• Works with the special education team to facilitate eligibility for special education;

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor degree AND

• One (1) year of classroom experience OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, and the ability to work without direct supervision

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); Web proficiency

• Flexible schedule with ability to travel up to 10% of the time for meetings

• Ability to pass required background check

DESIRED Qualifications:  

•  Experience working with “At Risk” students.

•  Reading Endorsement

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is remote with some required travel for professional development and for testing

ODLS High School Special Education Teacher

Job Type

Board Employee_CW

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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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.