Specialist, Homebound Instruction

Loudoun County Public Schools; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a Homebound Instruction Specialist in Ashburn, VA, to provide consultation and support services to Homebound students and their families. The role enrolls, monitors, and collaborates on virtual coursework for Homebound students in coordination with school personnel.

The position requires a Master’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience in education, social work, nursing, or psychology, plus licensure or eligibility for Pupil Personnel licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in education, social work, nursing or psychology.
• Post-graduate professional license or Pupil Personnel license with endorsement in social work or psychology.
• Ability to work with adolescents, parents and stakeholders; strong organization and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians to determine appropriateness of Homebound referrals.
• Represent LCPS Homebound in transition planning meetings for students with complex needs.
• Assist in matching Homebound instructors with students based on geographic/location needs.
• Develop trainings for school personnel on Homebound strategies and remote learning tools.
• Develop trainings for parents, healthcare providers and community stakeholders.
• Recruit Virginia Licensed Homebound Instructors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Virginia Licensed Homebound Instructors

Job description

Specialist, Homebound Instruction

Loudoun County Public Schools Homebound Services Office - Ashburn, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5947221

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Overview

The Homebound Specialist promotes students’ academic and social emotional success and enhances the overall academic mission of Loudoun County Public Schools by providing Homebound consultation and support services to Homebound students and their families. The Specialist enrolls, monitors and collaborates with Homebound students and school personnel regarding Homebound student virtual course activity.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Collaborates with community physicians and psychiatrists to determine the appropriateness of Homebound referrals
• Serves as an LCPS Homebound representative for students with extensive medical and/or complex mental health needs during transition planning meetings
• Assists school Homebound contacts in matching Homebound instructors with Homebound students based on individualized student needs (geographic location, etc.)
• Supports and facilitates the development of additional trainings to school personnel who request assistance in implementing or refining Homebound prevention strategies and student transition meetings
• Supports and facilitates the development of trainings to school personnel, parents, healthcare provider and appropriate community stakeholders on supporting the complex educational and socio-emotional needs of the chronically ill Homebound students
• Supports and facilitates the development of trainings for school personnel on the available technology to create an inclusive remote learning environment for Homebound students
• Assists in the recruitment of Virginia Licensed Homebound Instructors

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education Master’s Degree

Experience

Three (3) years of successful experience in either or combination of education, social work, nursing, and psychology

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or eligible for post-graduate professional license or Pupil Personnel license; endorsement in social work, psychology, or related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses professional qualities and personal characteristic necessary to work effectively with adolescents, parents, and internal and external stakeholders
• Possesses good organization, human relations, and communications skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to :Coordinator, Homebound Instruction Services

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months/Days/Hours :12 months/ 254days/ 8 hours

Salary Level : Universal Scale B.2/ Level 16

Salary Scale : https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range : $103,690- $170,831

Remote Work Eligible : Partial

Union Designation: Non-Union

Remote Work Disclosure

The following guidelines apply to jobs and positions where employees have been identified as having the potential to work remotely. Remote work is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for remote work privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are working remotely will work their regular scheduled hours and gain prior approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Remote work privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ETE-A, INS-26A
• Email: [e-mail]