Special Education Teacher - Online Part-time (0.5 FTE)

Job Overview

27J Online Academy is seeking a dedicated, part-time (0.5 FTE) Special Education Teacher to provide virtual specially designed instruction, assessment, and individualized support to students in grades 6–12 with a variety of disabilities.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive, student-centered Special Education Generalist who is passionate about helping students access grade-level general education content, develop essential academic and independent learning skills, and make meaningful progress toward their IEP goals. The successful candidate will use data-informed instructional practices, build strong relationships with students and families, and collaborate with general education teachers and other team members to support student success in an online learning environment.

This is a hybrid role that combines both on-campus workdays and remote days.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of students while balancing direct instruction, evaluation timelines, IEP meetings, progress monitoring, and documentation.
• Support transition planning and postsecondary readiness for eligible students, including development of measurable postsecondary goals and coordination of transition-related services.
• Partner with families to help them understand their role in supporting student progress, accessing accommodations, and navigating the online learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce organization, time management, task initiation, and independent learning strategies to help students succeed in virtual coursework.
• Promote access to grade-level curriculum and meaningful participation in the general education setting through collaboration and individualized supports.
• Adjust instructional approaches and service delivery to meet individual student needs while working within the scheduling and instructional structures of an online school.
• Support students in accessing online curriculum, developing independent learning skills, navigating virtual learning platforms, and building the self-advocacy skills needed for success in grades 6–12.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support the implementation of IEP accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports within online courses.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education records, including IEPs, evaluation reports, progress reports, service logs, and required documentation.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and collaborative planning to strengthen instructional practices and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid Colorado Teaching license - Special Education Generalist
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with digital tools for instruction, or ability to learn quickly
• The ability and interest to be a part of a high-functioning team.
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload of students and engage students and families in the educational process
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.
  
  

Application Procedure: Apply to www.workat27j.com.

External applicants: upload a current resume, a current teaching license and transcripts.

27J Current Contracted Teachers: mark that you are a current 27J employee on the Application, upload a current resume and provide a maximum of 2 years previous work experience. Substitutes are considered External applicants.

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