Michigan Online Elementary Special Education Teacher

Join Our Team: Inspiring Minds at Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan, A Stride Company

Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM), a Stride Company, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Michigan Online Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team. As an educator with HVAM, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, personalized education to students in an online environment. We offer a flexible, hybrid remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

About Us: At HVAM, we believe in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Our mission is to create and maintain a culture of inclusion and diversity, where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, and strive to innovate and improve continuously.

Job Summary: As a state-certified Elementary Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment, providing instruction, support, and guidance to students with special needs, and managing the learning process to focus on each student's individual needs as defined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP). You will work actively with students, parents, and other educators to advance each student's learning and ensure compliance with special education requirements.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement compliant IEPs, progress reports, and other state-specific special education documentation.
• Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure students with special needs receive appropriate therapies.
• Facilitate and lead collaborative special education meetings, such as annual IEP meetings.
• Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
• Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students.
• Maintain a professional online presence and communicate effectively with students, parents, and learning coaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Active State Special Education teaching license.
• Ability to clear required background check.
• Michigan residency required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible, hybrid remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! We are excited to review your application.