Homebound Instructor

Homebound Instructor

This position will provide instructional support to students who qualify for homebound services.

• Following the lesson plans and/or instructions given by current teacher.
• Working with students to provide instruction within a home setting utilizing hard copies and or online format.
• Reinforcing concept/skills, monitoring student progress, which assists with the planning process for students with 504/IEPs.
• Adapting to instructional programs under the direction of a teacher to fit individual needs of students, i.e., using an array of instructional aids and equipment.
• Assisting in monitoring compliance with IEPs and other student management systems as directed.
• Participating in appropriate in-service training.
• Other duties as assigned to support student success.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit cpsk
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Reports To:

Executive Director of Special Services

Supervises:
None

Minimum:
Missouri substitute certificate;
Positive human relation skills.

Preferred:
Previous teaching experience, or other experience in the area of education.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language:
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance;
Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction;
Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents;
Present information effectively and respond to questions;
Write clear and complete lesson plans.

Computation:
Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction;
Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning:
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations;
Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students;
Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

Technology:
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use;
Use district software for recording grades and finding student information;
Utilize other instructional technology provided by the district.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents;
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously;
Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students;
Read handwritten or printed material.

Attendance:
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Conditions and Environment:
The individual who holds this position will work in a typical interior/office environment.

Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer