Paraprofessional Teacher

Stride, Inc.

Paraprofessional Teacher supporting special needs students at Indiana Gateway Digital Academy. Collaborating with educators and family while delivering personalized learning support in a virtual environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $15 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist teachers in delivering instruction using differentiated methods that meet the needs and goals of the student’s IEP;
Work with assistive technology, when needed, to teach regular education curriculum using different methods to better meet student needs;
Co-teach and collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers and coaches to share strategies for modifications, accommodations and interventions;
Coordinate with the Special Education Teacher on special education requirements needed to meet the needs of the students in the regular education inclusion program, their IEP goals and objectives;
Utilize knowledge of state standards and testing requirements to assess students for mastery and validate student learning;
Prepare students for standardized tests;
Assist with testing for local and state assessments;
Facilitate regular communication with students, parents, teachers, coaches, staff, administrators and other legitimate stakeholders regarding student performance, progress and academic expectations;
Work generally to establish and maintain positive relationships with families;
Track student progress and motivate students using incentives that reinforce individual goals;
Enter documentation and perform other record-keeping in appropriate systems;
Work with the Special Education team to maintain compliance with Company and the District’s record-keeping requirements;
Provide necessary reports;
Participate in meetings regarding special education students;
Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development (virtual and face-to-face);
Solve day-to-day problems presented by staff and students;
Collaborate with the Special Education team and school in developing an effective Special Education program;
Participate as a member of the Response to Intervention process, if asked to;
Participate in school committee work to plan assemblies, school events, school-wide incentives, community service opportunities;
Assist with pre- and post-school duties including club sponsorship; lunch, before, or after school duties, as required;
Communicate needs to the school leadership team regarding special education students as appropriate;
Promote a positive school environment by holding students accountable for all school and classroom rules and policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma AND One (1) year of providing support to students OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to pass a required background search
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
Web proficiency
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to travel 20% of the time for meetings, professional development, state testing, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Differentiated InstructionIEP CoordinationStudent AssessmentRecord-KeepingStandardized Test Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingMotivational Skills