Secondary Social Studies 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. 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. Position Summary: Working from their home office in Idaho, the Secondary Social Studies Teacher will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in grades 6 through 12 as they work through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs. Teaching in a virtual school requires proactive communication, consistent availability during the school day (8 am - 4 pm MST), flexibility, and strong time management. Successful candidates are comfortable building relationships, managing student engagement, and providing live instruction in a fully online environment. Position Responsibilities: The Secondary Social Studies Teacher will also be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Instruction & Assessment Deliver regular, scheduled live (synchronous), camera-on instruction to students during the school day (8 - 4 MST). Support the instructional program with synchronous instruction in whole-group, small-group, and one-to-one settings. Monitor student engagement during live sessions, including responsiveness, participation, and adherence to virtual classroom expectations. Complete all grading within the grading policy timeframe, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner and in accordance with the handbook timelines. Represent a commitment to equitable practice in all areas of the role, including holding high expectations for all students and providing individualized support to meet those expectations. Actively engage and re-engage students through relationship-building, regular outreach, and follow-up in a virtual environment. Operate within the Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports (RTI/MTSS) framework, using data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction and collaborating with colleagues to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3 interventions. Provide targeted intervention and enrichment support to students based on academic and engagement data. Support students and families with alternate instructional strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects. Documentation & Accountability Maintain timely and accurate documentation of attendance, interventions, communications, and instructional decisions in school systems. Communicate regularly with parents, students, and teachers to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules; score assessments; provide feedback on student work, monitor assignment completion; and coach special projects. Collaboration & Professional Practice Collaborate daily with colleagues through virtual and in-person meetings, shared systems, and ongoing communication to support student success. Consult with teachers, counselors, and other staff to develop alternative enrichment activities, accommodations, and instructional modifications to increase students' understanding. Work with School Counselors to ensure students and families receive appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met; Collaborate within the school's professional learning community to continuously monitor student data and make strong instructional decisions that have a direct impact on student learning.