HOMEBOUND TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools seeks a Homebound Teacher to provide individualized instruction for students who cannot attend school. The position involves delivering about one hour of instruction per day, in students' homes or approved locations, throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Special Education and a Colorado Special Education license or eligibility for PLACE/Praxis II, with strong time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Education license or PLACE/Praxis II eligibility required.
• Experience with Special Education students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students to encourage and support achievement.
• Observes, evaluates, reports student progress and health.
• Prepares lessons aligned with curriculum and state/local requirements.
• Delivers instruction in the home or approved site.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and school staff to address needs.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Colorado Special Education license or PLACE/Praxis II eligibility

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This is an Ongoing position throughout the 2026 - 2027 School Year. Since this is an ongoing position, applications may be submitted and will be accepted throughout the year.

About This Job

The Homebound Teacher provides instruction for approximately one hour per day (or the amount of time determined through the IEP process) at the home (or other alternative, public, off-school site or virtual website, as may be determined) of a student who cannot attend school.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Hourly Range: $49.572/hour. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement . For more information visit ou r New Employee Resources page.

What You’ll Do

• Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement.
• Observes, evaluates, reports, and records student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Prepares lesson plans and materials according to District approved curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.
• Presents subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and instructional materials to meet varying needs and learning styles.
• Instructs students individually using various teaching methods.
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares, administers, assigns, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate student progress, reporting grades using District software.
• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve student behavior and academic problems.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Teachers Special Educator License with an endorsement in Special Education OR qualify for Alternative License and passing score on the PLACE or Praxis II is required
• Prior or current experience working with Special Education children highly preferred
• Knowledge with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
• Work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.