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Online Special Education Teacher

Join Our Team as a Special Education Teacher (K-12)

Ready to make a real impact from the comfort of your home?

At Brilliant Microschools, we’re reimagining what online education can be. We’re a growing team of passionate educators, and we need someone like you to help us make a difference in the lives of students across the country.

Why You’ll Love This Job:
• No Extra Planning Stress: Our curriculum is ready to go, with all the materials and resources you need to teach. You get to focus on what matters most—the students.
• Paid Onboarding: Start off strong with our paid onboarding process. You’ll have everything you need to be successful from day one.
• Support Every Step of the Way: We’re here for you. From professional development to a dedicated support team, we’ve got your back.
• A Flexible Schedule: Teach live classes on Zoom (10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm EST, or 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST). You can teach one or two classes a day, depending on your availability.
• A School Built for Innovation: Join us and use cutting-edge adaptive tools, interactive media, and hands-on projects to engage students. We’re all about self-directed learning and mastery-based education.

What You’ll Do:

As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll lead engaging online classes for students with special needs. You’ll create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student feels supported and empowered.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering dynamic lessons using the materials we provide.
• Adapting your teaching to meet the individual needs of students.
• Tracking student progress, providing meaningful feedback, and adjusting as needed.
• Building strong relationships with students and their families.
• Creating an organized and positive online classroom.
• Facilitating project-based learning to help students think critically and creatively.

What We’re Looking For:

You’re a teacher who’s passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs. You’ve got the skills, the heart, and the organizational mindset to thrive in an online environment.

The ideal candidate will have:
• A degree in education with an active SPED teaching certification.
• Proven experience teaching students with special needs.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching—especially online.
• Strong communication skills, especially when it comes to building relationships with students and families.
• Organizational skills that ensure things run smoothly.
• A passion for empowering students and meeting their unique needs.

Why Brilliant Microschools?

We’re not just a school; we’re a community. Here, you’ll find:
• Work-Life Balance: No working off the clock—your time is your time.
• Ongoing Professional Growth: Get regular training to help you grow as an online educator.
• A Supportive Team: You won’t be alone. Our team has your back.
• Administrative Support: From our operations team to a dedicated parent support crew, you’ll have the support you need to succeed.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Brilliant Microschools, where your passion for teaching meets a community that truly values your impact.

Check our career page here: https://brilliantmicroschools.org/career

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 – 32 per week

Physical Setting:
• Online school
• Private school

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
• Teaching: 3 years (Required)
• online teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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