Homebound Teacher – (INTERNAL)

  TITLE:                         Homebound Teacher
 
CLASSIFICATION:     Certified
 
REPORTS TO:            Student Services Supervisor
 
SUMMARY:                   
Under general direction, this position is responsible for creating lesson plans based on district curriculum and the Homebound program.  Incumbent follows, assesses, and completes Individualized Education Program (IEP’s) for students. The schedule and method of delivery of educational services shall be mutually agreed upon between the student’s guardian(s) and the teacher. 
 
COMPENSATION:          $27.00/ Per Hour

LOCATION:  Student Services                   
  
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The homebound teacher is responsible for providing the educational services to students who have been medically designated as unable to attend school. 
• Evaluates students’ growth in skills, knowledge, and behavior; keeps appropriate records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations; and reports progress to parents by completing IEP’s and individual progress reports for the parent, school, and district file.
• Other duties include maintaining a gradebook, reporting grades to the school the student is officially enrolled in, and keeping a log of parent contact.
• Acts as a liaison with staff, students, and parents regarding education-related purposes of the Homebound program.  Communicates with regular classroom teacher regarding student’s achievement, instructional support, lesson plans, attendance, behavior issues, and student’s overall progress.  Participates in parent/teacher conferences as requested.
• The homebound teacher is required to document punctual attendance records, all instruction times and activities and get this signed off by the Student Services Supervisor. 
• These educational services are provided outside of normal contract times (a total of 4 hours each week – 3 hours of instruction and 1 hour of preparation).

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid AZ DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Education Teacher Certificate.
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Driver’s License.
• Certain endorsement(s) and/or approved content areas may be required for certain positions
• Must be a current employee of RSD 

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Instructional techniques to meet the various learning styles of students.
• Maintaining accurate records on students.
• Delivering effective lessons to students.
• Identifying learning styles and student’s needs, assigning lessons to meet those needs.
• Writing clear and concise progress notes on each student.
• Organizing and managing time.
• Managing a mobile classroom to create an effective learning environment.
• Recognizing students’ different needs and developing activities to enhance learning.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.