Elementary Special Education Teacher
About the Employer
Jr114463 Elementary School Special Education Teacher - OHVA
Job Description
Job description
Certificate and License
State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
Residency Requirement
Prefer Ohio residents.
Will consider applicants from a surrounding state to Ohio within one hundred miles from the Ohio border. Border states include Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. Applicants must be able to meet travel requirements and be willing and able to obtain Ohio certification.
Start Date
August 2026
Company Overview
K12, a Stride Company, believes in education for any one. We provide families with 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.
Mission Statement
The mission of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) 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.
Benefits
OHVA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, STRS retirement, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Summary
This is a full-time remote position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
Job Responsibilities
The Intervention Specialist in grades 3-5 works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities to ensure that lessons and teaching strategies meet the students' needs, teach independent living skills, and provide appropriate literacy, communication, and math skills.
Essential Functions
Modify and/or Adapt Curriculum
Modify and/or adapt the K12 curriculum in alignment with the state's content standards to meet the unique needs of each student
Write and Maintain IEPs
Writes and maintains compliant IEPs for students identified with special needs
Collaborate with General Education Teachers
Collaborates with general education teachers to meet the goals of the student
Educate Parents
Educate parents on various instructional strategies
Prepare Documentation
Prepare appropriate documentation
Coordinate and Facilitate IEP Meetings
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings
Proctor Testing
Proctor achievement and other required testing to students including alternative assessments if required
Collaborate with Related Services Team
Collaborates with related services team to ensure IEP goals are developed and monitored
Strong Communication Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Presentation Skills
Strong presentation skills
Organizational Skills
Organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities
Ability to Work Independently
Ability to work without direct supervision
Flexible Schedule
Flexible schedule; ability to travel as needed, up to 20% of the time
Background Check
Ability to pass required background check
Minimum Required Qualifications
State of Ohio Intervention Specialist License
Bachelor's degree and equivalent combination of education and experience
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); web proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 1 year classroom experience
Master's degree with an emphasis in special education
3 or more years of classroom experience in special education
Work Environment
These work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Home Office Environment
The noise level in the home office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic, household appliances, and household distractions).
Meeting Locations
The noise level at meeting locations throughout the state are typically moderate and should not vary much from what is experienced in the home office.