Exceptional Education Services

***Imagine Learning hires for Exceptional Education Services positions throughout the year. Join our talent pipeline by applying today!***

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning we empower potential by creating educational solutions that inspire boundless possibilities for every student, every day. We are passionate about innovating together to support educators in creating those special moments when students experience the joy of learning at its best.

We also empower our team through a strong culture focused on career growth and development, flexible work from home arrangements, interesting and meaningful work, and a supportive and connected team. As a remote-friendly company, hybrid and remote team members work from states across the U.S. and internationally. The majority of our US employees enjoy the opportunity to work from home, or in a hybrid capacity in our offices in Tempe, AZ (headquarters), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, Grand Rapids, MI, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.   

The Exceptional Education Services team provides enhanced, specialized support to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and students on individual learning plans. This position develops and implements educational strategies both individually and in small groups. Exceptional Education Resource Specialist is a champion for the student, working diligently to help students meet conceptual and mastery learning goals in a virtual and hybrid academic environment. This position may be assigned to either students on IEP, Section 504, Gifted or English Language Learner plans based on experience and certification requirements.

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Position Type: This is a regular, full-time position.

Compensation: Compensation is anticipated to be between $40,079 and $45,000 per year. Eligible employees may also receive annual bonus pay based on individual and company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position your location will be remote.

Benefits:

Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including

• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance
• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan with a company match
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Life and short and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs

Envision Your Experience.   

Depending on the particular role, you may:   

• Provide academic support to help students meet the goals of individual learning plans to include those on IEP (Individualized learning plans, Gifted learning plans, English Language learner plans, and also students receiving services through Section 504. 
• Monitor student mastery and progress on learning goals through various learning activities. 
• Conduct 1:1 student and group sessions synchronously through web conferencing tools and virtual whiteboards. 
• Communicate with students, designated school personnel, and families in a proactive and reactive cadence via phone, email, text, and chat sessions. 
• Use performance data to determine interventions and make recommendations to further support the learning goals of individual students through teacher input forms and IEP, 504, GLP, and/or ELP team meetings. 
• Collaborate with the general education teacher of record on learning interventions to promote student success. Reinforce positive behavioral goals and academic citizenship. 
• Maintain active educator credentials, certifications, and mandatory clearances.  
• Participate in continuous professional development activities as required. 
• Other duties as required. 

Share Your Expertise.   

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in our Exceptional Education Services roles, include:   

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least 2 years of work experience in a classroom setting, assessing learner’s strengths and choosing appropriate strategies for an enriched learning experience.  
• Valid, active teaching license, in at least one state, for one or more the following areas:  Special Education, Gifted, English Language Learners, or other special needs area.
• Two years or more experience working with students with disabilities or needing specialized supports.
• Highly qualified teacher status that meets or exceeds NCLB’s requirements.  
• Experience facilitating online courses is preferred.  
• Successful experience working with elementary and secondary at-risk students and students with special needs. 
• Experience with using the Imagine Learning Virtual Portal and/or Edgenuity  products and services is a plus. 
• Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.  
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.  
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and remotely.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online video chat (and other web conferencing systems) and database software.  Ability to learn new technology and online systems quickly. Working knowledge of NetSuite is preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+).

Diversity and inclusivity strengthen our Imagine Learning team, enrich our lives, and help us design equitable educational experiences where learners see themselves and can also learn about people, cultures, experiences, and perspectives different from their own. We strive to hire, develop, and retain talented people who represent the diversity of the districts we serve. By developing initiatives that focus on the needs, expectations, and lives of our people, we’ve created an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.