Specialized Instruction Educator

Parallel

Specialized Education Teacher providing tailored, impactful instruction to students with learning differences remotely. Join Parallel's mission-driven team dedicated to helping students succeed.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legally compliant, specially designed instruction (SDI) and deliver compensatory education services (when indicated) to students with active Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Develop and execute data-driven, individualized lesson plans to target critical skill areas: Reading and literacy development, Foundational math skills and intervention, Executive functioning and organizational strategies, Functional and adaptive life skills.
Own the creation, management, and ongoing progress monitoring of student IEPs, including full case management responsibilities.
Strategically collaborate with the student's IEP team to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches to unique student needs.
Administer screenings, conduct progress monitoring, and complete formal outcomes assessments to drive instructional decision-making.
Cultivate a structured, positive, and highly engaging virtual learning environment.
Apply evidence-based classroom and behavior management strategies effectively during remote sessions.
Implement a range of proactive behavior supports, including de-escalation strategies, visual supports, reinforcement systems, and clear routines to maximize student engagement and success.
Systematically monitor and collect robust data toward academic, behavioral, and functional IEP goals to document student growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Special Education teaching license/certification.
Demonstrated expertise in providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations in educational settings.
Strong knowledge of systematic, explicit phonics-based programs (e.g., Orton Gillingham or Wilson methodologies preferred).
Foundational understanding of neuropsychological principles as they apply to education and learning differences.
Exceptional collaborative communication skills for engaging with IEP teams, including teachers, parents, and students.
Proficiency in conducting virtual services using meeting platforms and a strong command of instructional technology.
Dedicated, private workspace with a secure, high-speed internet connection, reliable computer, and webcam.
Required availability during traditional school hours (8:00am - 4:00pm) and days (Monday-Friday).
Commitment to a minimum availability of 10 hours per week is highly preferred.
Fluency in additional languages is a significant asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Thoughtful Student & District Matching: Alignment with your experience, licensure, and expertise to match you with appropriate districts, schools, and student needs.
Efficient Tools and Support: Access to templates, tools, and streamlined systems designed to reduce administrative paperwork and maintain organization.
Billing & Operational Support: Systems that manage billing and documentation workflows, allowing you to prioritize student support and collaboration.
Clinical Resources: Utilization of standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Innovation & Feedback: Opportunities for your input to directly shape the future of our programs.
Clinical Community: Connection with peers through dedicated office hours, provider meetings, and free continuing education opportunities offered throughout the school year.
A Powerful Mission: The chance to significantly improve the lives of students nationwide.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Data-Driven Lesson PlanningBehavior Management StrategiesProgress MonitoringScreening AdministrationFunctional Life Skills InstructionOrganizational StrategiesReading and Literacy DevelopmentFoundational Math SkillsDe-Escalation Strategies

Soft Skills

Collaborative CommunicationEngagement StrategiesAdaptabilityPositive ReinforcementOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Special Education Teaching License