Temp: Home & Hospital Teacher

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Home & Hospital Teacher to provide instructional support to students unable to attend school. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in education and two years of teaching experience, with a focus on personalized instructional plans to meet students' needs. The role includes maintaining communication with families, documenting progress, and following IEP requirements. Candidates must have or be eligible for Maryland educator certifications and possess effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Two years of successful classroom teaching preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible for required teaching certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate grade level course instruction based on the mandated curriculum.
• Offers instruction to assist students in reaching IEP goals.
• Implements positive behavior management strategies to support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Knowledge of current trends in instructional techniques

Ability to modify curriculum

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrated proficiency with business software

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Title Code

Temp: Home & Hospital Teacher

This position is posted in order to create a pool of candidates to fill positions as they become available. Those selected for Home & Hospital Teaching position will be notified by email.

Job Summary

Provides instruction for students by accessing AACPS curriculum, developing and delivering instructional plans, creating and securing instructional materials, and implementing modifications to meet the needs of assigned student(s) who are unable to attend school full-time due to medical or emotional conditions or administrative placement. Hours may vary.

Additional Work Days / Hours

• Ability to work flexible schedules

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate grade level course instruction based on the mandated curriculum in a variety of settings and locations throughout the Anne Arundel County. Keeps assigned student(s) on pace with the curriculum to prepare student(s) for the eventual return to school.
• Utilizes appropriate instructional materials, resources, and technology, to enhance instruction and engage student, while supporting their diverse needs, modifications, and accommodations.
• Offers instruction to assist student in reaching IEP goals, following the modifications/accommodations outlined in a student's IEP or 504 Plan.
• Provides the required number of instructional hours and documents all content covered at each session.
• Provides timely feedback concerning student progress to parents/guardians and secures parental/guardian consent or acknowledgement for each session.
• Implements positive behavior management strategies to support a positive learning relational environment.
• Maintains and logs communication with student's family, school-based contact points (counselors, teachers, IEP/504 teams), and Home & Hospital Teaching (HHT) Dept.
• Attends required meetings/trainings by AACPS, HHT Dept., and school-based team, as appropriate.
• Follows all procedures and policies in compliance with state law, the HHT Department, and Board of Education Policies.
• Completes reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Two (2) years of successful classroom teaching preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current trends, research in the field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of 504 and IEP.
• Demonstrated ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to modify curriculum to meet the short‑term, itinerant instructional service mandated by state law.
• Ability to modify curriculum for the special needs of the student.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with students, parents/guardians, school-based staff, colleagues, and Board of Education staff.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Ability to employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by MSDE required.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

Leadership Role

• N/A

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

• None

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

Job Information

Approved Date: 6/1/2021 Established Date: 6/1/2021 Title Code: D33855 Title: TEACHER: HOME & HOSPITAL TEMPORARY Alternate Title: Teacher: Home & Hospital Temporary Reports to Generic: Coordinator Reports to Specific: COORDINATOR: HOME & HOSPITAL

Organization

Division: Student & Systemic Supports Business Unit: Educational Options & School Climate Department: Home & Hospital Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR Job Information

Unit: 0 Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment)

Essential Job

Months Worked: Hours Worked: Job Family: Educational Services Sub-Function: Teacher