Pathways In Education·Boise, Idaho
The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction to students with special needs, manage IEP meetings, and coordinate with service providers to support student progress. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate progress records and supporting the independent study program.
Our Ideal Candidate Will: Provide instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a Special Education program Tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing language and reading concepts Administer and score individual and group tests Schedule IEP meetings, coordinating schedules with , general education teacher(s), administrator, and all appropriate special education staff Conduct IEP meetings Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech teachers, psychologists, and other service providers. Communicate with parents regarding individual student progress and conduct Maintain progress records and record progress toward IEP goals Record progress within the independent study program Perform other duties in support of the Special Education program Support other academic programs offered within the independent study program
Required: Ability to teach students of grades 6-12 Ability to work with student of all ages Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to make skillful decisions Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to operate a PC computer, word processor, copier, FAX, and other office machines.
Minimum BA degree Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate - Exceptional Child Education (K-12)
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for full-time credentialed staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401k plan. PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.
To learn more about our schools, visit us at www.id.pathways in education.org
Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. *The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a valid Idaho Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Child Education (K-12). The role requires the ability to work with students in grades 6-12 and effectively manage administrative tasks.
Market context
Idaho classroom teacher openings often draw steady interest because schools need candidates who can meet basic eligibility requirements and step into classroom routines quickly. These roles are competitive when employers prefer prior teaching experience and Montessori credentials, and the listed benefits can help offset a modest hourly range. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience, certification status, and background-check readiness before applying.