Special Education Advisory Teacher - Inspire Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Boise, ID

17h•Remote

About The Position

Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Idaho. This position is for the 2026-27 school year, starting August 4th, 2026. The Special Education Advisory Teacher will virtually manage students on an IEP, consulting with various stakeholders to ensure each child's instructional program is successfully completed. The role involves tracking student progress, identifying at-risk students, coordinating interventions, and serving as a primary contact for families and students regarding school procedures and support. Regular communication with parents and students is key to ensuring IEP goals are met and needs are addressed. The teacher will maintain documentation, lead advisory sessions, and collaborate with content teachers and other school staff to support student learning and well-being. This role also includes maintaining data in the school's systems, managing IEP process documentation, organizing and conducting IEP meetings virtually, and assisting with state testing accommodations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a valid Idaho teaching endorsement.
Applicants must reside in Idaho to apply.
Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, and MS Office programs).
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies.
The applicant will need a high degree of flexibility, a track record as a team player, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing, field trips, and state testing events (may require overnight travel).
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed, to support some families.
Private workspace free from distraction, high-speed internet, and, if applicable, appropriate childcare arrangements for any dependent children that may be in the home during scheduled work hours (8-4 MST).
Two-step authentication is required to access all systems and may require the use of a personal device.

Nice To Haves

Preference for applicants holding the Idaho Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12) teaching endorsement.

Responsibilities

Track daily attendance, engagement, and participation of assigned homeroom students on an IEP (approximately 150 students).
Monitor grades, progress, and course completion across subject areas.
Identify at-risk students and coordinate interventions with content teachers, counselors, case managers, and administrators.
Serve as the point of contact for families and students regarding school procedures, concerns, and general support.
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to ensure that their IEP goals are being met and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion.
Conduct regular check-ins (phone calls, video meetings, emails, messaging platform) with students and families.
Maintain consistent documentation of outreach, interventions, and student status.
Lead weekly homeroom/advisory sessions.
Work closely with content teachers to ensure alignment on student progress and interventions.
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues.
Partner with school counselors, special education staff, and administrators to support the whole student.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and schoolwide initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software.
Maintain the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process.
Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed.
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP.
All other duties as assigned.