JOB TITLE:             Part-Time Hourly Homebound Teacher

 

REPORTS TO:        Director of Opportunity & Achievement

 

OVERVIEW:

 

This employee is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program to meet the individual needs of students who are unable to attend school for medical reasons. This is a part-time, hourly position that is based on student need. Typically, this position requires 4-20 hours per week, depending on student case-load.

 

Pay Rate:  $51.99 per hour. Includes prep/planning and instruction. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels.
• Must be willing to travel to a student’s home and/or hospital to provide instruction. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Considers the individual learning needs and abilities of students, as well as school and district learning goals, in preparation and utilization of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessment documents.
• Assesses and implements student support based off of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable.
• Uses available technology or instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences
• Establishes positive and appropriate relationships with students and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavioral progress
• Works with parents, school, and district personnel representatives to provide an appropriate education for each student
• Provides a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Takes an active role in establishing and supporting school goals and resolving school concerns
• Communicates an expectation of success for all students
• Effectively records and communicates student attendance to district office

 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

• Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
• Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
• Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
• Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator

SUPERVISION:

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