Homebound Education Facilitator | In-Home & Online Support

Petersburg; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Homebound Facilitator to support students receiving home-based instruction. The role requires a Virginia teaching license and 60 hours of college coursework, with the ability to coordinate with school counselors and teachers to ensure instructional continuity.

The facilitator will liaise with families, schedule sessions, document progress, and ensure student work is completed and returned on time.

Qualifications

• An individual employed as a home-based teacher or supervising online instruction must have 60 hours of college coursework.
• Home-based teachers must be employed and supervised by designated officials of the school division.
• A home-based teacher should have a broad background of professional training and experience to adapt instruction to each student's needs.
• Teachers engaging in academic instruction in the home should also be able to adjust to a variety of home situations and be knowledgeable of cultural uniqueness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between the student and the student's school.
• Set a regular schedule with the school counseling office for the pick-up and delivery of student work.
• Collaborate with school counseling office for documenting work that is picked up and returned.
• Defer requests to attend IEP or eligibility meetings to the Special Education Office or the school counselor.
• Delivery of instructional services in an adequate facility.
• Be prompt, professional, and proficient.
• Communicate regularly with the student's school counselor, case manager and classroom teachers about the needs of the student.
• Initiate and maintain contact with the student's family during the assignment.

Education

60 hours of college coursework

Virginia Board of Education teaching license

Job description

Petersburg City Public Schools is seeking a Homebound Facilitator to support students receiving home-based instruction. The role requires a Virginia teaching license and 60 hours of college coursework, with the ability to coordinate with school counselors and teachers to ensure instructional continuity.

The facilitator will liaise with families, schedule sessions, document progress, and ensure student work is completed and returned on time.