Teacher of the Homebound and Hospitalized, Special Education

Teacher of the Homebound and Hospitalized, Special Education

ABOUT US AND OUR CULTURE
At the Genesee Intermediate School District, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and support staff delivering instructional programs and services in general education, special education, and career technical education to 64,000 students, their families, and over 8,500 educators. GISD values its staff and cultivates positivity in the workplace as we all work together to carry out our mission of leadership, service, and innovation – partnering for success!
 
GISD promotes a collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional growth. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive culture where all staff members feel valued and respected. Our dedication to professional development is demonstrated through initiatives such as resources for professional learning, mentorship programs, and leadership skill development. We are devoted to creating a thriving organizational culture that benefits not only our staff, but also the students and families we serve.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary: The Genesee Intermediate Education Association (GIEA) offers a competitive salary schedule for certificated staff, with consideration given to years of service. For the 2024-2025 school year, the salary schedule includes a 2% increase on the schedule, with salaries ranging from $36,896 to $87,437, depending on qualifications and experience. For the 2024-2025 school year, eligible special education positions will receive an additional 2% off-schedule stipend. 

Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance after one full day of employment.

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The teacher of the homebound and hospitalized provides instructional services to eligible students with disabilities who cannot attend school because of hospitalization or a physical/medical impairment. 

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

1. Delivers instructional services to homebound and hospitalized students.
2. Receives textbooks and other teaching support materials from the home school and delivers these materials to the assigned students.
3. Meets with assigned students on a regular basis consisting of a minimum of two nonconsecutive hours of instruction per week.
4. Maintains appropriate records dealing with assignments and shares this information with ISD representatives.
5. Develops student progress reports in the assigned area in accordance with the intermediate school district plan.
6. Participates in Individualized Education Planning Team (IEPT) meetings when appropriate.
7. Develops instructional plans based on the IEPT objectives for students in the assigned area.
8. Develops a working relationship with students' parents/guardians in assigned area of responsibility.
9. Drives to students' homes and other agencies to provide services.
10. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties:

1. Represents the district on various community service agencies and professional organizations as appropriate to the assigned area.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.  Valid Michigan teacher certificate with at least one endorsement in special education required.  Approval as teacher of the physically or otherwise health impaired preferred.

Experience:

Demonstrated successful student teaching experience required.  Student teaching experience in special education in a specific area of impairment preferred.  Three years successful teaching experience in major area of endorsement preferred.

Skills/Other:
Demonstrated ability to teach assigned students at various age levels in accordance with the intermediate school district plan. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communicate with parents/guardians. Demonstrated ability to work with students with a variety of disabilities and successfully deliver instructional components within the curriculum guidelines. Demonstrated mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position. Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to and from GISD, students' homes and other agencies. Exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established procedures.

                                   
DEADLINE AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Internal applications accepted through May 15, 2025.
 
Join us in shaping the future of education. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to the GISD Human Resources department. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  

 
Current GISD employees who wish to apply for the vacancy should apply online using the job postings link accessible from the home page of the GISD website. Under the job postings category, select the link titled Current Genesee ISD Employees - click here for vacancies, located under the "Internal Staff" heading.

• All candidates should complete the online application and upload a resume at http://www.geneseeisd.org/  by selecting the job postings link.
• If you have access to a scanner, upload a copy of the required educational documentation.
• Transcripts printed from the Internet are not acceptable.
• If you do not have access to a scanner, plan to bring this documentation if you are selected to interview.
• Please do not send paper documentation to Human Resources.

 
An Equal Opportunity Employer