[Hiring] Secondary Career and Technical Education Teacher @Connections Academy

Role Description

Working from their home office in Idaho, the Secondary Career & Technical Education 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 during the school day (8 am - 4 pm MST), 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

• 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

• This position is for the 2026-27 school year, starting August 4th, 2026.
• Highly qualified and certified to teach CTE in Idaho with multiple CTE endorsements (#9093, #4017).
• 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.