Elementary 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 and Responsibilities:

Working from their home office in Idaho, the Elementary Teacher will utilize the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students in working through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose student learning needs. This position will teach 2nd-grade students.

The Elementary Teacher will also be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Represent a commitment to equitable practice in all areas with the job description; this includes using evidence to make decisions, holding high expectations for all students, and providing individualized support to all students to meet those expectations.
• Complete all grading, create progress reports, and conduct parent conferences promptly and in accordance with the handbook timelines;
• Support the instructional program with synchronous instruction to students in small-group and one-to-one settings;
• Operate within the Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports model, using data and evidence to provide Tier 1 differentiated instruction to all students while working with a team of teachers to develop and implement Tier 2 and 3 interventions; Provide intervention support to students;
• Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers regularly to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments, and coach special projects;
• 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;
• Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and their families to engage the disengaged;
• Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications for students’ programs to increase student understanding;
• Work with School Counselors to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress, and established goals are being met;
• Proctor state testing, under the supervision of the State Testing Coordinator and the Test Site Lead Teacher at a physical location;
• Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
• Attend required school and district professional development, in addition to seeking professional growth within the curriculum field(s) of study;
• Collaborate within the school’s professional learning community to continuously monitor student data to make solid instructional decisions that have a direct impact on student learning; and
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• If offered a job, you must log in to all systems using 2-step authentication, which may require using a personal phone and/or device.
• Highly qualified and certified to teach K-5 in Idaho:
  • Valid #7010 All Subjects (K-8) Idaho credential
• 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)