Homebound Teacher, Exceptional Children

cmsk12.org; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a homebound teacher to provide instruction to students who are hospitalized or homebound. Under moderate supervision, you will develop lesson plans, collaborate with classroom staff, and ensure continuity of instruction between home and school in accordance with Board of Education policies.

The ideal candidate holds a valid North Carolina teaching license in the assigned area and a Bachelor's degree, with at least three years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of experience teaching students.
• Valid NC Teaching license in assigned area.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and implement a program of study in the assigned content area that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students.
• Provide direct educational instruction to homebound students.
• Consult with teachers and staff; implement instructional activities provided by the student's teacher of record.
• Implement lesson plans to assure continuity of instruction between classroom and home.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with policies.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Data-driven instruction

Technology literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Valid NC Teaching license in assigned area

3 years teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The homebound teacher, under moderate supervision, performs instructional work with limited decision-making discretion providing leadership in the educational environment that encourages and nurtures learning for all students. The teacher supervises, monitors, and evaluates students while developing lesson plans to ensure all student needs are met. Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the executive director of exceptional children.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 10 months

Reports To

Executive Director of Exceptional Children

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
• Plan and implement a program of study in the assigned content area that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of assigned students
• Provide direct educational instruction to students who are hospitalized or homebound for periods of time and are unable to attend school
• Consult with teachers and school staff about assignments and special circumstances; implement instructional activities provided by student's teacher of record including any modifications/accommodations designed in the homebound instructional plan
• Implement lesson plans to assure continuity of instruction between the classroom and home
• Provide a learning environment that meets the individual needs of students with diverse learning styles and special needs
• Facilitate student access to technology as appropriate and use technology in the learning process
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with federal, state and local policies.
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, standards, and expectations of curriculum in assigned area
• Comprehensive knowledge of how to utilize appropriate data and information to make instructional decisions for students
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various learning styles, curriculum development and program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Knowledge of special education instructional strategies with students at multiple grade levels and cognitive levels
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities
• Knowledge of child development and characteristics of all fourteen eligibility categories identified in North Carolina as areas of disability
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written
• Skilled in computers and software including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment, or software related to instructional practice and business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Three (3) years of experience teaching students required
• Valid NC Teaching license in assigned area
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work often requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights and rarely, the lifting of weights above 30 pounds
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through verbal and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• The work is usually sedentary but requires standing and walking around the classroom and school. Requires ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locationsment
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• The work occasionally handles/works with biohazards and/or risks for potential job-related injury
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.