Homebound Teacher - Immediate Opening (Temporary)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

26d

About The Position

At KIPP St. Louis, our homebound teacher plays a vital role in ensuring every student continues to learn, grow, and thrive, no matter their circumstances. The Homebound Teacher provides short-term instructional support to students whose behavior, academic progress, mental health, or medical needs require temporary removal from their current school setting, as outlined by the student’s case conference committee, IEP team, or 504 plan. Homebound services will be delivered at a mutually agreed-upon location and time between the guardian and the teacher, and will occur during standard KIPP St. Louis contract hours. Our goal is to maintain continuity of learning and keep students connected to their school community until they are ready to transition back to their campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (REQUIRED)
Must hold an appropriate Missouri State Teacher's certification in Special Education (REQUIRED)
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
Knowledge of reading Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans
Working knowledge of Missouri State Standards and Content Connectors
An understanding of the power of diversity, advocating for equity, and aspiring to lead through inclusion
Unwavering commitment to establishing systems, processes, partnerships, and curricular priorities that demonstrate a commitment to racial equity
Highly developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
Results/action-orientation; project management skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Operate a computer and office equipment daily
Proficiency in Google Suite
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Dual licensure (General Education/ Special Education) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develops high-quality lessons aligned with IEP goals, student needs, and Missouri State Standards
Instructs students using District-approved resources. Instructional methods include: modeling, guided practice, lecturing, cooperative learning, and integration of technology.
Administers frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning.
Analyzes data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning.
Communicates with students, parents, and schools concerning progress. Detail log of services on timecards
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing homebound services.
Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in homebound instruction in efforts to mitigate potential obstacles and/or to resolve concerns.
Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement, wellness/mental health, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Homebound Coordinator

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers