High School Special Education Science Teacher

Position Overview

We are seeking a Passionate High School Educator to join the Texas Online Preparatory School (TOPS), a Stride K12 partner, delivering personalized online education to students. This full‑time, remote position offers a base salary of approximately $52,000 with eligibility for a performance bonus.

Virtual. Preference for residents of Texas; surrounding states (NM, OK, AR, LA) may be considered. Travel up to 20% of the time for face‑to‑face professional development, student testing, or other school activities.

Base salary: ~$52,000 + performance bonus. Immediate start.

• Implement instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement.
• Create instructional resources to meet the varying needs of students.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to manage core goals, curriculum, and materials that enhance the learning experience.
• Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities (or professional development).
• Host live synchronous sessions that promote a positive learning environment.
• Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed.
• Participate in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth.
• Collect data and work samples to support documentation of IEP goals.
• Document all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students.
• Make modifications and accommodations to K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusion and success of the student in the general education classroom.
• Collaborate on all progress, semester and grade reports.
• Provide special education services to students; support general education teachers and parents with student accommodations to promote attainment of IEP goals.
• Communicate with parents and related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving appropriate therapies.

• Bachelor’s Degree(s).
• Minimum six (6) months of student teaching experience.
• One or more years of teaching experience required to provide past performance data.
• Teaching Certificate(s).
• Transcripts.
• Performance Evaluations.
• Prior Year State Assessment Data.
• Reference Letter(s).

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel at least once per month within and between assigned geographic areas.
• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web‑based tools).
• Ability to clear required background check(s).

• Experience working with the proposed age group.
• Experience working in a virtual environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.
• Experience teaching online (virtual) and/or in a brick‑and‑mortar environment.
• Familiarity with Blackboard Collaborative or other online platforms.

This is a full‑time remote position. Ability to work independently (40+ hours per week) and maintain a professional home office during business hours is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Stride, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We comply with all legally required affirmative action obligations and consider applicants on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other prohibited basis. Applicants will not be discriminated against for discussing pay. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply, contact