Virtual​/Online Special Education Teacher

Virtual / Online Special Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Special Education Teacher/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026

Job Contact Email::  Job Contact Name::
Nicole Thomas

Job Contact Phone::  Minimum Starting Salary:: DOE

Emmett School District is seeking a
Special Education Teacher experienced in Resource Room services to support students through
Emmett Virtual Prep
. Idaho Certification in Special Education K-12 is required.

The ideal candidate will have experience delivering specialized instruction across K-12 grade levels in a virtual or hybrid environment and supporting students with academic, behavioral, and executive functioning needs through online instruction and collaboration.

This position requires strong skills in:

• Providing specially designed instruction through virtual and home school based platforms
• Collaborating with online general education teachers and parents to ensure implementation of IEP accommodations and modifications
• Coordinating related services
• Maintaining compliance with Idaho Special Education requirements
• Utilizing curriculum modifications and virtual learning systems
• Supporting student engagement and behavioral needs in online and homeschool settings

This position operates in a
hybrid model that includes:

• Remote work from home
• Time in-office collaboration, as determined by Emmett Virtual Prep and Special Education Administration

The Virtual Special Education Teacher will:

• Assess student needs
• Lead IEP Teams in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide specially designed instruction within a virtual/homeschool learning environment
• Support students' academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and functional development through:
  • Online instruction
  • Collaboration
  • Consultation
  • Case management

The teacher will collaborate closely with:

• Virtual general education teachers
• Related service providers
• Registrar
• Special Education Administrative Assistant

This collaboration ensures:

• Compliance with state and federal regulations
• Coordination of services
• Accurate student records
• Successful implementation of IEP services

The position requires:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of virtual instructional practices
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, technology integration, and special education procedures
• Maintenance of confidentiality related to district, student, and family information
• Demonstrated sensitivity and respect for diversity

• Provide virtual specially designed instruction and resource support to students across content areas
• Deliver instruction through:
  • Synchronous online instruction
  • Small groups
  • Individual instruction
  • Consultation services
• Support student participation in online general education classes through:
  • Accommodations
  • Curriculum modifications
  • Supplemental instruction
  • Collaboration with virtual general education teachers
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques, engagement strategies, behavior supports, and technology tools to address individual student needs
• Support students and families in accessing:
  • Online learning platforms
  • Instructional tools
  • Assistive technology
  • Virtual learning supports
  • Effective at home learning strategies

• Develop and implement ongoing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Lead and facilitate:
  • Virtual IEP meetings
  • Eligibility meetings
  • Reevaluations
  • Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Develop measurable learning goals aligned with Idaho standards
• Meet all:
  • Eligibility timelines
  • Evaluation timelines
  • IEP timelines
  • Progress reporting requirements
  • Compliance requirements
• Understand and implement:
  • Idaho Special Education Manual
  • Applicable state and federal special education laws
• Coordinate and collaborate with online general education teachers to ensure:
  • Accommodations are implemented
  • Modifications are implemented
  • Supplementary aids and services are provided
  • Behavior supports are consistently applied