Coordinator, Homebound Placement
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Job Title: |
Homebound Placement Coordinator |
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Grade Level/Terms of Employment: |
Grade 125/260 days |
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FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
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Work Location: |
Richmond Virtual Academy |
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Immediate Supervisor: |
Principal RVA |
General Description:
The Homebound Placement Coordinator ensures that educational services are provided to students who require academic and related services within the home due to medical, behavioral, and/or mental health needs that have been supported by a medical provider or a student's IEP team. The Coordinator also facilitates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with the VDOE guidance governing such programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to ensure that educational services are provided to students who require academic and related services within the home
- Evaluates incoming homebound/home-based applications
- Develops and monitors a digital system of receiving and maintaining records
- Assigns teachers to facilitate appropriate instruction based on student needs
- Collaborates with RVA teachers, the students’ zoned school of record teams, and community partners when applicable, to ensure the consistent implementation of high quality, comprehensive services
- Provides data analyses and recommendations to the RVA leadership team
- Collaborates with other departments, such as school nurses, school psychologists, and school social workers, to provide necessary services to students
- Participates in meetings such as IEP/504, parent meetings, and other meetings as necessary
- Ensures accurate record-keeping with student files, to include IEPs, attendance, standardized tests, and academic records with school teams
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in educational leadership, Special Education, or related field preferred
- Postgraduate professional license with endorsement in Administration and Supervision, preschool – 12 preferred
- Experience with homebound/home-based instruction and coordination preferred
- Experience leading a team preferred
- Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently
- Strong computer and technology skills; proficiency in Google Suite
- Ability to develop new systems and demonstrate flexibility in adjusting approach to meeting program goals and needs
- Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly
Bilingual/proficiency in Spanish preferred
