What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Instructor - Akron Childrens Hospital (ACH) position at Akron Public Schools?
Posting Opens August 27, 2026 Posting Closes September 5, 2026
The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Home Instructor at Akron Chilren's Hospital, Job Code 038, TS 380 (190 Days). Starting Rate TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.
Application must be made electronically through https://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.
Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of teaching license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Melissa Frymer, Director, Special Education, 330-761-3148.
Qualifications - Required:
Valid teaching certification/licensure in the State of Ohio.
Desired:
Commitment to work 24 hrs. per week at ACH;
Demonstrates knowledge of instructional strategies;
Experience in planning, developing and conducting instruction in a one-one setting;
Commitment to work with scientifically-based research instructional practices;
Experience working collaboratively with families, teachers, school districts and ACH staff.
Position Description:
- Provide academic instruction supports on site at ACH;
- Communicates with the regular classroom teacher to identify pupil needs;
- Reports pupil progress to classroom teacher, program personnel and/or parents;
- Keeps up-to-date records of each pupil's progress; and
- Performs all other duties as directed by the Director of Special Education or his designee.
- Reports to ACH 24 hours per week, follows Akron Public School's calendar.
If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.
Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").