Job Description
Job Title: |
Homebound Placement Coordinator |
Grade Level/Terms of Employment: |
Grade 125/260 days |
FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
Work Location: |
Richmond Virtual Academy |
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