Homebound/Homebased Teacher

Norfolk Public School District•Norfolk, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Plans, designs, and delivers learning-centered instruction. Provides instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies to support students in the least restrictive environment. Implements and follows IEP’s, 504 and LEP Plans. Confers with student’s IEP, 504 Plan or LEP team (including when necessary physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other special education teachers, specialists and staff) to fully implement the student’s IEP. Assesses learning and monitors student progress. Maintains knowledge and pursues professional development. Collaborates and communicates effectively with parents, teachers, administrators and other support staff. Collaborates and communicates with school personnel, parents and agencies to develop and modify students programming to maximize student outcomes. Collects, manages, and reports accurate data for accountability. Follows program procedures and guidelines for the maintenance and security of materials and equipment. Understands program missions, goals, and priorities. Facilitates and encourages learner interaction in the home (or mutually agreed upon location). Demonstrates an understanding of learner’s responsibilities as workers, family members, and community members. Recognizes and accommodates diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and interests of learners. Employs a variety of resources, strategies, and materials to facilitate instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
In possession of appropriate Virginia Teaching Certificate.
Tuberculin skin test certifying that the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
In-depth knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
Displays knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles to implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness.
Ability to motivate students
Self-motivated
Strong organizational skills
Independent transportation

Nice To Haves

Strong background in English or mathematics, preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, and delivers learning-centered instruction.
Provide instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies to support students in the least restrictive environment
Implements and follows IEP’s, 504 and LEP Plans
Confer with student’s IEP, 504 Plan or LEP team (including when necessary physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other special education teachers, specialists and staff) to fully implement the student’s IEP
Assesses learning and monitors student progress.
Maintains knowledge and pursues professional development.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with parents, teachers, administrators and other support staff
Collaborates and communicates with school personnel, parents and agencies to develop and modify students programming to maximize student outcomes
Collects, manages, and reports accurate data for accountability
Follows program procedures and guidelines for the maintenance and security of materials and equipment.
Understands program missions, goals, and priorities.
Facilitates and encourages learner interaction in the home (or mutually agreed upon location)
Demonstrates an understanding of learner’s responsibilities as workers, family members, and community members.
Recognizes and accommodates diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and interests of learners.
Employs a variety of resources, strategies, and materials to facilitate instruction