Central Office _ (Exceptional Education) Teacher, Hospital/Homebound

The DeKalb County School District is currently seeking an experienced and professional Hospital Homebound Teacher.

Salary Grade/Schedule: E
Salary Schedules:  2021-2022 Salary Schedules


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Title: Teacher, Hospital Homebound

Under limited supervision, provides high-quality, standards-based instruction in a homebound setting for students who qualify for services due to a medical/psychiatric condition or other qualifying event.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides appropriate grade level course content of the mandated curriculum in a variety of settings and locations throughout the district.
• Provides a learning environment that meets the diverse needs of students.
• Implements instructional activities provided by the student’s teacher(s) of record, including any modifications/accommodations identified in each student’s IEP or 504 plan.
• Provides clear, compelling and engaging instructional assistance to students.
• Maintains effective record-keeping procedures, including prompt completion and submission of all HHB documents.
• Implements positive behavior management strategies to support a positive learning environment.
• Provides timely feedback concerning student progress to the classroom teacher(s).
• Uses appropriate instructional materials, resources and technologies to maximize learning for students.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and the home for the delivery of instructional services to students who qualify for homebound services.
• Participates in IEP or 504 meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in relevant educational field required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher with experience teaching students with disabilities (504 or IEP).
• Minimum of 1 year serving as a Hospital Homebound Teacher, preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PERMITS: None.