Special Education Teacher, Mild to Moderate Disabilities Remote, 80% Position (4 days/week)

Special Education Teacher, Mild to Moderate Disabilities - Remote, 80% Position (4 days/week) at Southern California Flex Academy Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/17/2026 Contact Malia Lovell Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $63,575 - $69,427 Annually Add'l Salary Info depending on education and experience. This is an 80% position (4 days/week) and as such the salary will be 80% of that of the full time teacher. Length of Work Year 10 Months Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Special Education Teacher effectively educates students in conformity with the school philosophy and policies and rules of the governing bodies. As an employee of Southern California Flex Academy (SCFA), a virtual independent study charter school, this employee will follow the responsibilities and procedures as outlined in the SCFA Personnel Handbook. This is a fully virtual position that requires the employee to reside in the state of California. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Requirements / Qualifications Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Comments and Other Information Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teach/instruct students (online) to ensure successful progress towards IEP goals - Act as the primary teacher of record for a special day class setting - Provide direct services (online) as needed to students as indicated in their IEPs - Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) using the Special Education Information System (SEIS) program - Create assessment reports when required - Write ITP's - Collaborate with other service providers - Prepare materials for IEP meetings - Consult/collaborate with parents, staff members and service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of special education services - Collaborate with general education staff to support students' access to their least restrictive environment and the general education curriculum - Assist with implementation and understanding of accommodations and modifications - Maintain special education records to meet compliance guidelines - Progress monitor IEP goals on a weekly basis - Follow up with Providers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed - Schedule and set up IEP's and follow up on attendees - Plan and execute instructional lesson plans - Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning for enrichment or specialized academic instructional purposes - Align material to standards and or create course material aligned to applicable standards - Motivate students to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals, as well as other goals identified - Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling - Maintain a safe classroom environment - Issue discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning - Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records - Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders - Maintain effective communication on an ongoing basis with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders - Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed - Work with the teaching staff to improve nationally normed, standardized and proficiency testing results - Recognize opportunities for teachable moments with students - Gather, maintain, and submit student information and forms in a professional and timely manner - Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems - Possess the knowledge to learn data and delivery systems necessary for the content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant student learning experiences and support students in their learning experiences both inside and outside the school. - Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters - Use computers and other technology provided to assist and support students in their learning - Participate in ongoing professional development activities - Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities - Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Administration such as faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, field trips, professional learning communities - Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and behavior expected from students - Actively assists in student recruitment and retention activities as directed by the Administrator - All other duties as assigned - Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications - California residency required (You must reside in California for the totality of your employment) - Bachelor's Degree required - Appropriate California Special Education Teaching Credential (Bridged Credential for Mild to Moderate Support Needs preferred) - California Multiple Subject credential preferred - High quality written and verbal communication skills - High digital proficiency in Microsoft applications, Google Workspace, and Work OS platforms - Experience with SEIS - Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study - Ability to work well under pressure - Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting the school - Ability to work independently and contribute to a team - Understanding and ability to manage confidential information - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently - Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information - Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks - Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred - Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group - Excellent results in increasing student achievement academically and social-emotionally - A passion for teaching and genuine care for children - High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring While this is a fully virtual position, applications are required to reside in and hold residency in the state of California. Comments and Other Information Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Teach/instruct students (online) to ensure successful progress towards IEP goals - Act as the primary teacher of record for a special day class setting - Provide direct services (online) as needed to students as indicated in their IEPs - Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) using the Special Education Information System (SEIS) program - Create assessment reports when required - Write ITP's - Collaborate with other service providers - Prepare materials for IEP meetings - Consult/collaborate with parents, staff members and service providers to ensure appropriate delivery of special education services - Collaborate with general education staff to support students' access to their least restrictive environment and the general education curriculum - Assist with implementation and understanding of accommodations and modifications - Maintain special education records to meet compliance guidelines - Progress monitor IEP goals on a weekly basis - Follow up with Providers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed - Schedule and set up IEP's and follow up on attendees - Plan and execute instructional lesson plans - Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning for enrichment or specialized academic instructional purposes - Align material to standards and or create course material aligned to applicable standards - Motivate students to achieve their full attendance, academic, and behavioral goals, as well as other goals identified - Maintain a positive school environment through effective conflict resolution, collaboration, positive reinforcement, and educational leadership modeling - Maintain a safe classroom environment - Issue discipline in an orderly fashion conducive to good learning - Keep accurate records on each student such as grade books and progress reports, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records - Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders - Maintain effective communication on an ongoing basis with students, parents, staff, school administration, and other stakeholders - Prepare and administer all standardized tests as directed - Work with the teaching staff to improve nationally normed, standardized and proficiency testing results - Recognize opportunities for teachable moments with students - Gather, maintain, and submit student information and forms in a professional and timely manner - Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems - Possess the knowledge to learn data and delivery systems necessary for the content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant student learning experiences and support students in their learning experiences both inside and outside the school. - Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters - Use computers and other technology provided to assist and support students in their learning - Participate in ongoing professional development activities - Work in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities - Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Administration such as faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, field trips, professional learning communities - Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and behavior expected from students - Actively assists in student recruitment and retention activities as directed by the Administrator - All other duties as assigned - Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications - California residency required (You must reside in California for the totality of your employment) - Bachelor's Degree required - Appropriate California Special Education Teaching Credential (Bridged Credential for Mild to Moderate Support Needs preferred) - California Multiple Subject credential preferred - High quality written and verbal communication skills - High digital proficiency in Microsoft applications, Google Workspace, and Work OS platforms - Experience with SEIS - Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study - Ability to work well under pressure - Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting the school - Ability to work independently and contribute to a team - Understanding and ability to manage confidential information - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently - Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information - Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks - Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred - Ability to work with a diverse and distributed student body and peer group - Excellent results in increasing student achievement academically and social-emotionally - A passion for teaching and genuine care for children - High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring While this is a fully virtual position, applications are required to reside in and hold residency in the state of California. 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