Homebound Teacher; Elementary Certified, PRN

Position Title:
Teacher, Homebound
Department:
Homebound

Reports To:
Homebound Lead Teacher
FLSA Status:
Exempt

SUMMARY
:
Serves as liaison between the homebound student and his or her classroom teachers. Provides direct instruction to the homebound student. Implements the State Homebound Regulations and District Homebound Policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct homebound instruction to students who are medically unable to attend school.
• Keeps accurate timesheets and mileage sheets on each student.
• Keeps weekly calendar of appointments.
• Coordinates with Attendance Office to ensure that the daily attendance records for each homebound student is coded accurately in accordance with the State guidelines.
• Implements an academic plan between school coordinators, classroom teachers, and students according to district policy.
• Maintain confidentiality in all employee dealings.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or higher and at least three years successful teaching experience. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid SC Teaching Certificate for subject area as required by South Carolina Department of Education (Specific licensure areas may be needed based on student needs)

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals. Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures. Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, media, administrators and organization members.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data. Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES

: Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software. Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
: 190 Days, PRN as needed, $34/hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The information contained in this job-description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.