Special Education Teacher - Inspire Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Boise, ID

15h•Remote

About The Position

Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Idaho. It is also part of the global learning company Pearson. Inspire Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Idaho Charter School Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors. The school is operated by Inspire Academics, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Education, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services. Inspire Connections Academy has met the criteria for educational quality established by Cognia Global Commission. It is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Associates of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Inspire Connections Academy participates in the PERSI retirement system. Working from their home office in Idaho, the Special Education teacher will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to deliver specially designed instruction. The Special Education Teacher will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and special education professionals to ensure the school’s special education program is successful and compliant with federal and state regulations. The Special Education Teacher will utilize technology to deliver virtual and synchronous instruction. Teaching in a virtual school requires proactive communication, consistent availability, flexibility, and strong time management. Successful candidates are comfortable building relationships, managing student engagement, and providing live instruction in a fully online environment.

Requirements

This position is for the current 2025-2026 school year, starting asap.
Highly qualified and certified to teach Special Education in Idaho with a valid Idaho Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12) credential.
Applicants must reside in Idaho.
Strong technology skills, particularly with Google Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data, develop and implement intervention plans, and track student progress.
High degree of flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and ability to work independently from and manage responsibilities in a remote, home-based setting.
Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing events, field trips, and state testing (may include overnight travel).
Ability to work occasional evening hours to support families as needed.
Private workspace free from distraction, high-speed internet, and appropriate childcare arrangements for any dependent children 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.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching, and general strategies for a caseload of students;
Develop, write, and help implement IEPs and 504 plans;
Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards, and conduct parent conferences;
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;
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;
Provide direct services to students, including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed;
Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed;
Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students;
Maintain the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP process;
Work with School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software;
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and
All other duties as assigned.