Online High School Special Education Teacher **Teaching Pool Only**

IHLA High School Special Education Teacher

** This posting for a pooled position only. This posting does not necessarily indicate a job opening. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions open. You will be notified if a position becomes available**

Idaho Home Learning Academy (IHLA) is seeking innovative high school instructors to teach online. Secondary instructors facilitate a customized learning experience for students in grades 9 through 12. Applicants must be willing to learn many new software programs, build strong relationships with students, and develop online teaching skills. These services may be delivered from your own home or other location where internet access is available. It is the responsibility of the employee to have adequate internet bandwidth to operate Zoom and other online platforms. The hours for this part-time position are 7:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday, but may require occasional hours on Fridays. Teachers cannot have a teaching contract in another school district in Idaho. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education is preferred. We are seeking teachers with the job experience or the abilities listed below.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• A high degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of subject levels and display a willingness to work with students with a range in abilities.
• Teach courses live via Zoom for the bulk of the day
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other teachers and staff members.
• Demonstrate ability to relate positively to parents, as well as students 
• Demonstrate knowledge of high school content and pedagogy.
• Hold a live, weekly office hour
• Take attendance daily
• Complete all grading in a timely manner;
• Support the mastery-based instructional program through both asynchronous and synchronous instruction;
• Review curriculum and collaborate with teachers, parents, and students on a variety of approaches to delivering and accessing content;
• Provide feedback on student work and monitor completion of assignments;
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program;
• Communicate regularly with parents and students through the use of computer and telephone;
• Keep information up-to-date, including grading, contact logs, and attendance reporting.
• Manage a caseload of up to 40 high school SpEd students including all IEP and eligibility documents
• Engage in extra support processes for failing SpEd students.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Certification: Valid state teaching license with a Special Education endorsement
• Work with general education teachers to provide co-teaching and push-in support.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists), and counselors to address student needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and concerns.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and professional development activities.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Collect and analyze data to adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
• Document student performance and behavior to ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
• Willingness to work with students in grades 9-12, as well as those in an 18-22-year-old transition program.  
• Capable of working with students that have a wide range of intellectual abilities, from those functioning at a kindergarten level to those performing at or near grade level
• Other duties as assigned.

Other requirements for employment:

• Teachers cannot be employed full-time as teachers in another district within the State of Idaho. 
• Teachers are required to attend weekly collaboration meetings with the teaching team and administration
• Follow all FERPA rules & regulations
• Represent the school in a positive manner on social media and within faculty/department meetings
• Bring concerns to administrators
• Enforce IHLA’s Academic Honesty policy
• Give input through yearly Staff Engagement Survey

Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FSLA):   Exempt