The posting
SCPS is seeking a Homebound Instructor to instruct students who are unable to attend school and ensures that homebound students benefit from an ongoing educational program. This position ensures continuity of education by delivering lessons in alignment with the student’s curriculum, maintaining communication with classroom teachers, and tracking academic progress. Instruction may take place in the home, a public location, or virtually, based on student needs and division guidelines.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides instruction to homebound students outside the school setting in a facility appropriate to the student’s needs.
- Develops a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable.
- Supports case management of students assigned to all aspects of the special education process – eligibility, reevaluation, IEP development, functional behavioral assessments (FBAs), and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
- Provides the instructional program for the student including appropriate aids and materials.
- Provides, in cooperation with school personnel, periodic reports on the student’s progress in a manner consistent with the reporting practices of the division.
- Coordinates with division personnel in the successful return of the student to the regular education program or another special education program.
- Meets the assigned student on an agreed upon schedule for the purpose of instruction.
- Establishes a cooperative, working relationship with the student’s family.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technology used within the division.
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Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university -OR- currently serving as an Interim Teacher with SCPS
- Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
- An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.
Preferred
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s)
- Prior teaching experience within a public school system
Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.
The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools and our teams, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as an hourly support position. The schedule for this support position is structured on an hourly, as needed basis.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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