Stride, Inc.
High School Special Education Science Teacher
Digital Academy of Texas (DATX), a K12 partner of Stride, is looking for a passionate high school educator to join our virtual team. This remote position primarily serves students in grades 9‑12 with a focus on science. We offer a base salary of $49,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus.
Location and Travel: The role is fully remote with a strong preference for Texas residents and consideration for neighboring states (NM, OK, AR, LA). Travel may be required up to 20% of the time for in‑person professional development, student testing, and school events.
Essential Functions
Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement.
Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students.
Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience.
Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities and professional development.
Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment.
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth.
Collect data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals.
Document all contact with parents, collaboration with general education teachers, and interventions with students.
Make modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom.
Collaborate on all progress, semester, and grade reports.
Provide special education services, supporting general educators and parents with student accommodations to promote attainment of IEP goals.
Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure students with special needs receive appropriate therapies.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience.
Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience must provide past performance data.
Teaching certificate(s).
Transcripts, performance evaluations, prior year state assessment data, reference letter(s).
Other Required Qualifications
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel at least once per month within assigned geographic areas.
Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Ability to quickly learn new technology tools (e.g., database and web‑based tools).
Clear required background checks.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience working in a virtual environment.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.
Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in brick‑and‑mortar environments.
Familiarity with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms.
Work Environment This position is virtual, and you will maintain a professional home office, working primarily 40+ hours per week, typically 9‑5 (or 8‑4).
Salary and Benefits Base salary of $49,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus.
Equal Opportunity Statement Stride, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Accommodations If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact stridecareers@k12.com.
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Location and Travel: The role is fully remote with a strong preference for Texas residents and consideration for neighboring states (NM, OK, AR, LA). Travel may be required up to 20% of the time for in‑person professional development, student testing, and school events.
Essential Functions
Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement.
Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students.
Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience.
Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities and professional development.
Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment.
Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth.
Collect data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals.
Document all contact with parents, collaboration with general education teachers, and interventions with students.
Make modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of students in the general education classroom.
Collaborate on all progress, semester, and grade reports.
Provide special education services, supporting general educators and parents with student accommodations to promote attainment of IEP goals.
Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure students with special needs receive appropriate therapies.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience.
Teachers with one or more years of teaching experience must provide past performance data.
Teaching certificate(s).
Transcripts, performance evaluations, prior year state assessment data, reference letter(s).
Other Required Qualifications
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel at least once per month within assigned geographic areas.
Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
Ability to quickly learn new technology tools (e.g., database and web‑based tools).
Clear required background checks.
Desired Qualifications
Experience working with the proposed age group.
Experience working in a virtual environment.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.
Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in brick‑and‑mortar environments.
Familiarity with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms.
Work Environment This position is virtual, and you will maintain a professional home office, working primarily 40+ hours per week, typically 9‑5 (or 8‑4).
Salary and Benefits Base salary of $49,000 plus eligibility for a performance bonus.
Equal Opportunity Statement Stride, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Accommodations If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact stridecareers@k12.com.
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