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KIPP is hiring a Homebound Teacher - Immediate Opening (Temporary) to provide short-term instructional support to students who require temporary removal from their school setting due to behavioral, academic, mental health, or medical needs. The teacher delivers instruction aligned with IEP goals and Missouri State Standards, conducts frequent assessments, communicates progress with families and schools, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations.

Highlights

Deliver homebound instruction aligned with student IEP goals and Missouri State Standards.
Use district-approved teaching methods including modeling, guided practice, and technology integration.
Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor and adjust instruction.
Maintain communication with students, parents, and schools about student progress.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding homebound services.
Must hold a Bachelor's Degree and Missouri State Teacher's Certification in Special Education.
Preferred: Dual licensure in General and Special Education and minimum 2 years teaching experience.
Proficiency with Google Suite and ability to operate computer and office equipment daily.
Compensation includes comprehensive healthcare options, employer-paid short-term disability, a $50,000 life insurance policy, retirement plan with 12% match, and various paid leave and wellness benefits.
Engagement in ongoing professional development including weekly coaching and multiple in-person PD days.

Homebound Teacher - Immediate Opening (Temporary) Full Description

Company Description

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis City. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Job Description

At KIPP St. Louis, our homebound teacher plays a vital role in ensuring every student continues to learn, grow, and thrive, no matter their circumstances. The Homebound Teacher provides short-term instructional support to students whose behavior, academic progress, mental health, or medical needs require temporary removal from their current school setting, as outlined by the student’s case conference committee, IEP team, or 504 plan.

Homebound services will be delivered at a mutually agreed-upon location and time between the guardian and the teacher, and will occur during standard KIPP St. Louis contract hours. Our goal is to maintain continuity of learning and keep students connected to their school community until they are ready to transition back to their campus.

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-time, Exempt, 10 Months, Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Develops high-quality lessons aligned with IEP goals, student needs, and Missouri State Standards
Instructs students using District-approved resources. Instructional methods include: modeling, guided practice, lecturing, cooperative learning, and integration of technology.
Administers frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning.
Analyzes data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning.
Communicates with students, parents, and schools concerning progress. Detail log of services on timecards
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing homebound services.
Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in homebound instruction in efforts to mitigate potential obstacles and/or to resolve concerns.
Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement, wellness/mental health, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Homebound Coordinator
Core Competencies Critical core competencies for successful performance in this role are:
An understanding of the power of diversity, advocating for equity, and aspiring to lead through inclusion
Unwavering commitment to establishing systems, processes, partnerships, and curricular priorities that demonstrate a commitment to racial equity
Highly developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
Results/action-orientation; project management skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

School-Based Staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and office equipment daily
- Proficiency in Google Suite
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequently positions self to interact with students
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures, and data
Occasionally, endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety

This job posting/description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s Degree (REQUIRED)
Must hold an appropriate Missouri State Teacher's certification in Special Education (REQUIRED)
Dual licensure (General Education/ Special Education) is preferred but not required
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
Knowledge of reading Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans
Working knowledge of Missouri State Standards and Content Connectors

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment. We provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

Generous time off:

Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

On-going professional development opportunities:

Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

Original Job Description

Company Description

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-time, Exempt, 10 Months, Temporary

Start Date: Immediate

On a day-to-day basis, you can look forward to the following:

Develops high-quality lessons aligned with IEP goals, student needs, and Missouri State Standards
Instructs students using District-approved resources. Instructional methods include: modeling, guided practice, lecturing, cooperative learning, and integration of technology.
Administers frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor student learning.
Analyzes data to make instructional adjustments to improve student learning.
Communicates with students, parents, and schools concerning progress. Detail log of services on timecards
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing homebound services.
Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in homebound instruction in efforts to mitigate potential obstacles and/or to resolve concerns.
Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement, wellness/mental health, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Homebound Coordinator
Core Competencies Critical core competencies for successful performance in this role are:
An understanding of the power of diversity, advocating for equity, and aspiring to lead through inclusion
Unwavering commitment to establishing systems, processes, partnerships, and curricular priorities that demonstrate a commitment to racial equity
Highly developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
Results/action-orientation; project management skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trust
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

School-Based Staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and office equipment daily
- Proficiency in Google Suite
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequently positions self to interact with students
Must be able to observe students inside the classroom and school building, as well as outside
Daily operation of a computer and classroom equipment
Occasional moderate lifting
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
Frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours of duty
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interprets policy, procedures, and data
Occasionally, endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s Degree (REQUIRED)
Must hold an appropriate Missouri State Teacher's certification in Special Education (REQUIRED)
Dual licensure (General Education/ Special Education) is preferred but not required
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
Knowledge of reading Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans
Working knowledge of Missouri State Standards and Content Connectors

Additional Information

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement to cultivate their best working environment. We provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards

Generous time off:

Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

On-going professional development opportunities:

Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

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