Specialized Education Instructor at Parallel Learning: 100% Remote (MI)

Title: Virtual Specialized Education Instructor - Michigan

Location: Michigan, United States

Job Description:

Are you passionate about supporting children with learning differences? Parallel is seeking experienced Special Education Teachers to provide virtual instruction to K-12 students in Michigan. We are hiring educators with experience in resource/inclusion settings (mild to moderate disabilities) as well as self-contained classrooms (profound/severe disabilities).

What You'll Do

  • Deliver Expertise: Provide legally compliant, specially designed instruction (SDI) and deliver compensatory education services (when indicated) to students with active Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Instructional Design & Implementation: 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
  • IEP Management & Compliance: Own the creation, management, and ongoing progress monitoring of student IEPs, including case management responsibilities.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with the student's IEP team to coordinate service schedules and tailor instructional approaches to unique student needs.
  • Assessment & Evaluation: Administer screenings, conduct progress monitoring, and complete formal outcomes assessments to drive instructional decision-making.

What You'll Need

Core Qualifications (Required Qualifications)

  • Active Michigan Special Education teaching license or certification.
  • School-based experience providing specially designed instruction and working effectively with diverse student populations.
  • 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.

Remote Setup & Availability

  • Dedicated, private workspace with a secure, high-speed internet connection, reliable computer, and webcam.
  • Required availability outside school hours:
    • Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–8:00 AM and 3:00 PM–4:45 PM
    • Saturday: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Ability to commit to at least 10 hours of availability per week is highly preferred.

Why Join Parallel?

At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on what matters most—delivering quality care. We provide comprehensive support, including:

  • 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.

Compensation

The rates below apply to 1099 opportunities and are based on the provider’s primary service delivery state.

  • CA, NY, WA: Starts at $44/hour
  • CO, IL, MA, ME, OR: Starts at $38/hour
  • AL, AR, AZ, GA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WV: Starts at $36/hour

Join us in making a lasting impact—apply today to become part of the Parallel Provider Network!

About Parallel

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.

Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.

Our core services include:

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Counseling
  • Speech-Language Services
  • Special Education
  • And more

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.

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