Overview

Join Divergent School’s online education team as a Small‑Group Special Education Teacher / Tutor for grades 7–12. In this role, you will deliver live, small‑group instruction to neurodivergent students and homebound learners, including students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and other learning differences. Your work will support academic growth, executive functioning, and social‑emotional skills in a virtual setting. This paid position is fully remote and offers flexible hours, small groups, and the chance to build real relationships with students who are often underserved in traditional classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver small‑group online lessons (and occasional 1:1 sessions) in core subjects within your certification area (for example, ELA, math, science, or social studies) for students in grades 7–12.
• Adapt instruction, materials, and pacing for neurodivergent learners, including students with IEPs or 504 plans, using trauma‑informed and strengths‑based approaches.
• Create predictable, low‑pressure routines that support attention, executive function, and social learning in a virtual classroom.
• Use Divergent School’s online tools (video, virtual whiteboard, shared documents) to promote active engagement and collaborative learning in small groups.
• Monitor student progress through informal checks, brief assessments, and regular session notes, adjusting instruction based on student response.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and caregivers as partners in their child’s learning, including periodic updates on progress and goals.
• Collaborate with the Divergent School team on curriculum ideas, group placement, and problem‑solving for individual students.

Experience

• Experience working with neurodivergent learners or students with IEPs/504 plans in middle or high school settings (school, tutoring, or clinical/therapeutic education).
• Demonstrated ability to manage small groups online, build rapport with adolescents, and maintain a calm, structured learning environment.
• Comfort adapting lessons and breaking down complex concepts for students with attention, processing, or executive‑function challenges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with families and documenting student progress.
• Familiarity with virtual teaching tools (e.g., Zoom or similar video platforms, virtual whiteboards, shared documents) and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• Valid New York State teaching certification in Students with Disabilities 7–12 (or closely related certification) strongly preferred.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe your experience working with neurodivergent students or students with IEPs/504 plans (settings, grade levels, and your role).
• In 3–5 sentences, describe how you approach a student who is bright but avoids work due to anxiety or past school experiences.
• What interests you about teaching small online groups of neurodivergent students at the secondary level?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Initial or Professional Teaching License? (Required)

Work Location: Remote