Special Education Advisory Teacher

Connections Academy

Special education advisory teacher supporting Idaho K-12 online charter students with IEPs. Monitoring progress, coordinating interventions, and leading virtual family and school collaboration.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • Athens, Bentonville, Columbia, Duluth, Home-based, Indianapolis, Temple Terrace • Alabama, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing IEPs and coordinating interventions for students with special needs, while effectively communicating with families and educational staff. Proficient in utilizing technology for data management and maintaining accurate records in educational settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Special Education DegreeIdaho Teaching EndorsementIEP CoordinationGoogle Suite ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

IEP ManagementData TrackingIntervention PlanningSpecial Education DocumentationState Testing Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerFlexibilityCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemSpecial Education SoftwareMicrosoft WindowsMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Idaho Teaching EndorsementIdaho Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12) Endorsement

Industry Keywords

IEP GoalsAt-Risk StudentsVirtual MeetingsProfessional DevelopmentEducational Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Virtually manage approximately 150 homeroom students with IEPs
Track daily attendance, engagement, participation, grades, progress, and course completion
Identify at-risk students and coordinate interventions with teachers, counselors, case managers, and administrators
Serve as the point of contact for families and students regarding procedures, concerns, and support
Communicate regularly with parents, learning coaches, students, and families regarding IEP goals and needs
Conduct phone calls, video meetings, emails, and messaging-platform check-ins
Document outreach, interventions, and student status
Lead weekly homeroom/advisory sessions
Coordinate specially designed instruction according to IEPs
Partner with counselors, special education staff, administrators, and content teachers
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and schoolwide initiatives
Maintain accurate data in the Learning Management System and special education software
Organize and implement IEP paperwork, documentation, and procedures
Schedule, organize, and conduct virtual IEP-related meetings
Assist with state testing and coordinate IEP-required special adaptations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Valid Idaho teaching endorsement required
Idaho Exceptional Child Generalist (K-12) teaching endorsement preferred
Applicants must reside in Idaho
Strong technology skills, especially Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, and MS Office
Excellent oral and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to analyze, develop, implement, and track intervention plans and strategies
High degree of flexibility and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Track record as a team player
Willingness to travel occasionally for marketing, field trips, and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel
Ability to work occasional evening hours as needed
Private workspace free from distraction
High-speed internet
Appropriate childcare arrangements, if applicable, during scheduled work hours of 8-4 MST
Two-step authentication required; may require use of a personal device

Benefits

Comp & perks

PERSI retirement system
Remote work from a home office
Flexible occasional evening hours, as needed
Professional development opportunities
Schoolwide initiatives and team meetings
Private workspace and high-speed internet requirements for home working