Special Education Advisory Teacher - Inspire Connections Academy

School Summary 

Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Idaho. Inspire Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Idaho Charter School Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors. It is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and has met Cognia's criteria for educational quality. Inspire Connections Academy participates in the PERSI retirement system.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Working from their home office in Idaho, the Special Education Advisory Teacher will “virtually” manage students on an IEP. Through the use of multiple communication and curriculum tools, they will consult regularly with case managers, general education teachers, school counselors, special education staff, learning coaches, parents, and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Special Education Advisory Teacher will also be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• 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; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• This position is for the 2026-27 school year, starting ASAP.
• Applicants must hold a valid Idaho teaching endorsement. Preference for applicants holding the Idaho Exceptional Child Education #7029 (K-12) teaching endorsement
• Applicants must reside in Idaho.
• Strong technology skills, particularly with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Windows-based operating systems.
• 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, ability to work independently and to 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.