What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Home Hospital position at Wake County Public School System?
Overview
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
TEACHER
WORKING TITLE
Home/Hospital Teacher
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Special Education Services (SES)
LOCATION
Crossroads II, Cary, NC
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Yes
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)
POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides direct services and continuity of instruction to students who are unable to maintain regular school attendance due to medical, psychiatric impairments, or incarceration (e.g., mental health or medical hospital, rehabilitation center or day treatment facility, in an alternative placement setting, incarcerated in detention centers/jail). Assists students in completing the standard course of study curriculum or extensions of the standard course of study and to complete Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Services are provided in hospitals, students’ homes, or in a community setting. Consults with teachers/counselors at the students’ assigned schools to coordinate class assignments and to appropriately evaluate students’ work completion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of special education policies and procedures, K-12 curriculum, and physical and mental health concerns;
- Extensive knowledge of IEP development and use of progress monitoring data to evaluate response to instruction;
- Extensive knowledge of general and extended content curriculum standards and age appropriate developmental expectations;
- Extensive knowledge in the design and delivery of specially designed instruction and evidence based academic and behavioral strategies;
- Considerable knowledge in general content and extended content district content curriculum (i.e., Letterland, English Language Arts (ELA), Open Up Resources, etc.);
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
- Critical thinking and problem–solving skills;
- Ability to design and deliver professional learning;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to model and engage in professional learning team (PLT) structures and practices;
- Ability to use multiple data sources for problem-solving;
- Ability to build and sustain strong interpersonal relationships with district personnel, school personnel, students, and other stakeholders.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university;
- Five years of experience teaching special education or related area.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
- Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in an Exceptional Children’s teaching area (not including licenses in Academically or Intellectually Gifted);
- Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications in two or more teaching areas.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a school environment, mental health or medical hospital, day treatment facilities, detention center/jail, students’ homes, or public locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. The work frequently involves driving automotive equipment.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.
