K-5 Interventionist Specialist - Inspire Connections Academy

Description School Summary: Inspire Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades K–12 throughout Idaho. Inspire Connections Academy is authorized under state law by the Idaho Charter School Commission and governed by an independent Board of Directors. It is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and has met Cognia's criteria for educational quality. Inspire Connections Academy participates in the PERSI retirement system. Position Summary and Responsibilities: Working from their home office in Idaho, the Elementary Interventionist Specialist will use the Pearson Online Classroom to support and motivate students as they work through their curriculum, deliver synchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, and use data to diagnose students' learning needs. The Elementary Interventionist Specialist will also be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: Represent a commitment to equitable practice in all areas through the job description; this includes using evidence to make decisions, holding high expectations for all students, and providing individualized support to help them meet those expectations. 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; 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; Ability to build positive relationships with students and their families to engage the disengaged; 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: Highly qualified and certified to teach K-5 in Idaho with a valid #7010 All Subjects (K-8) Idaho credential. Applicants must reside in Idaho. Strong technology skills, particularly with Google Workspace, Zoom, and Windows-based operating systems. 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.