Secondary English Teacher - Inspire Connections Academy

Position Summary

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Working from their home office in Idaho, the Secondary English 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, 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 English 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.

Instruction & Assessment

• 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.

Homeroom & School Responsibilities

• Manage a class of Homeroom Students by actively monitoring attendance, academic progress, and engagement, and completing required school-year tasks such as Welcome Calls and End-of-Year Calls.

• Maintain frequent communication with students and parents regarding academic progress, promotion/graduation status, and attendance, especially when a student is off track.

• Proctor state testing at a physical location under the supervision of the State Testing Coordinator and Test Site Lead Teacher.

• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation.

• Attend required school and district professional development and pursue ongoing professional growth within assigned curriculum areas.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position is for the current 2025-2026 school year, starting ASAP.
• Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary English in Idaho with a valid #7120 English (6-12) Idaho 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 a personal device.