Homebound Teacher Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Homebound
Date Posted:
8/11/2026
Location:
Various locations as assigned
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Closing Date:
08/16/2026
District:
Brandywine School District
Position Title:
Teacher - Special Education - Consultative - Itinerant (Supportive Instruction)
School/Department:
Itinerant/Special Education and Support Services
Job Location:
Districtwide; service delivered in homes, hospitals, virtual settings and other approved instructional environments
Supervisory Position:
No
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Terms of Employment:
10 Months/Year
Benefits Type:
Benefited - Regular Full-Time (10 months - 188 Teacher days)
Reports To:
Director of Special Education and Support Services or Designee
Salary:
Commensurate with the Brandywine School District's Teacher Salary Schedule
To Apply:
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Job Goal: To provide high-quality, specially designed instruction to students eligible for Supportive Instruction (Homebound) under 14 DE Admin. Code 930, ensuring access to the general education curriculum and progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This position serves students who are temporarily unable to attend school due to medical, mental health, or other qualifying conditions. Instruction is delivered in the home, hospital, or other designated sites, and may include transitional in-school services to support successful reintegration into the school environment.
Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Special Education or related field.
2. Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and/or certification in Delaware for Special Education Teacher for Students with Disabilities.
3. Delaware Certification as a Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Intellectual Disabilities, preferred.
4. Valid Driver License and ability to use personal vehicle
5. Strong knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and Delaware Regulation 930.
6. Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver, and adapt instruction for students with diverse learning, medical, and behavioral needs.
7. Exceptional organization, communication, and documentation skills.
8. Ability to build effective working relationships with families, school staff, healthcare professionals, and district partners.
9. Ability to manage confidential student information in accordance with federal and state laws.
10. Commendable history of effective leadership, acceptable attendance, and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide Supportive Instruction consistent with 14 DE Admin. Code 930, including: • A minimum of 3 hours/week for Grades K-5 • A minimum of 5 hours/week for Grades 6-12 • Instruction for preschool students in accordance with IEP determinations
2. Deliver specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals, state standards, and the student's classroom curriculum.
3. Adapt and modify instructional materials to meet individual learner needs.
4. Utilize available technology to deliver instruction in person and/or virtually, following district protocols.
5. Collaborate with school teams, Educational Services staff, the student's general and special education teachers, school administrators, and the building homebound coordinator to obtain materials, assignments, and instructional guidance.
6. Communicate regularly with families to schedule instruction, share progress, and obtain required signatures.
7. Work collaboratively with medical and mental health providers when appropriate, consistent with confidentiality requirements.
8. Support students' transition back to the school environment by participating in team meetings and providing transitional in-school supportive instruction when approved under Regulation 930.
9. Develop or contribute to IEPs when required, and ensure instruction is aligned with the student's IEP, Section 504 Plan, or general education curriculum.
10. Maintain accurate records, including: • Weekly timesheets for payroll • Student attendance logs • Progress notes aligned to IEP goals • Required homebound documentation for state reporting
11. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on data and teacher/parent feedback.
12. Comply with all district, state, and federal regulations, including confidentiality laws (FERPA, HIPAA, IDEA).
13. Manage confidential information professionally and in accordance with district policies.
14. Obtain and return textbooks, learning materials, and equipment in accordance with district procedures.
15. Attend required meetings, professional learning, and trainings as assigned.
16. Display high professional conduct, maintain reliability in scheduling, and represent the district positively in home and hospital settings.
17. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to the finger(s), handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; use fingers to type and write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. A second person must assist if lifting more than this weight is necessary. The physical demands of this position will also include the ability of the individual to perform all of the essential functions and related responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Work Environment: This position normally performs most of the work in a school building or work office environment.
Brandywine School District Employee Responsibilities: All employees of the Brandywine School District are expected, as a requirement of their specific job function, to:

1. Represent one's self and the District positively and professionally, consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District's mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
2. Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff, and the district community in a timely and courteous manner.
3. Maintain current knowledge of policies and regulations to answer work-related and general information questions.
4. Achieve and maintain professional standards required and desirable for professional accreditation in the chosen profession.
5. Participate in school/departmental activities, meetings, and committees to advance District initiatives, foster personal input and professional teamwork, and assist the District in achieving the strategic plan's goals.
6. Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies, and District regulations.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor(s)

Note: The District has the right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract