Upper School: Homebound Teacher

Emerald Charter Schools•Knoxville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerald Academy is seeking an innovative, compassionate, and values-aligned educator to serve as a Homebound Teacher. This role provides individualized instruction to a scholar who is unable to attend school due to a documented medical or health condition. The position is essential to ensuring every Emerald scholar continues to grow academically, regardless of their circumstances, and is dedicated to the school's mission, vision, and values. This role offers flexible, after-school scheduling and can be structured as a stand-alone part-time role or combined with other assignments at Emerald Academy for educators seeking additional hours.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license in Middle Grades (4-8), or a Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education; license must be on file with the Human Resources office prior to beginning work.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to the scholar's home for instruction.
Ability to pass required background checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with middle or upper school scholars strongly preferred.
Experience with scholars with IEPs or 504 plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized instruction to the assigned homebound scholar in core academic subjects, which may include English/language arts, math, science, and/or social studies, consistent with the scholar’s grade-level curriculum, assigned coursework, and applicable educational plan.
Deliver instruction in the subject areas assigned by the S-Team or IEP Team.
Follow the state and local course of study, and adhere to the rules, regulations, and policies of the state and the Emerald Charter Schools Board.
Maintain cordial, respectful relationships with the scholar's family and serve as a liaison between the home, school, and community.
Keep the family informed of the scholar's progress and hold conferences with the family and school staff as needed.
Submit grades and progress updates on a regular schedule to school personnel and the Central Office, and complete all forms and procedures associated with the Home Instruction Program.
Report to the School Director/Principal any known or reasonably suspected harm to a child's health or welfare resulting from abuse or neglect.
Establish and maintain a safe, respectful working relationship within both the school and home environment.
Communicate proactively with school leadership regarding scheduling, scholar engagement, and any changes to the scholar's circumstances or availability.
Coordinate with classroom teachers, case managers, related service providers, and school leadership to ensure instruction aligns with the scholar’s current assignments, accommodations, modifications, and educational plan.
Maintain confidentiality of scholar records, health-related information, family information, and educational plans in accordance with school policy and applicable federal and state requirements.
Follow all school procedures for home visits, including scheduling, sign-in/sign-out, communication with the family and school, maintaining professional boundaries, and reporting any safety concerns immediately to school leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.