Homebound Teacher; Part Time

Position Purpose

Beaufort County School District seeks certified persons to serve as Homebound Teachers. The position works with the Chief Student Services Officer to provide educational services to students placed on Medical Homebound. The employee is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program to meet the needs of students who are unable to attend school for medical reasons.

• Work with members of Student Services to identify the educational needs and the physical and learning capabilities of assigned students.
• Meet with each assigned student on a regularly scheduled basis to provide instruction.
• Devise, with guidance of the student’s regular teacher(s), an instructional program for each assigned student receiving homebound instruction.
• Provide a learning environment that meets the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Deliver instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Complete and provide written reports required by the student’s Principal or Chief Student Services Officer.

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Student Services Officer, Superintendent, or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

• Must have a valid teaching certificate.
• Ability to provide learning experiences in a variety of settings.
• Broad knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of the use of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others as required.

• Completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.
• Prior teaching experience required.

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English;
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

• Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• Have regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
• Adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State, and Local Laws/Regulations and district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information.

Chief Student Services Officer

To Be Determined

$31.52 per hour. Must hold a valid teaching certificate.

Part-Time Temporary

Must apply online and add this specific job to your online application.

Non-Exempt

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER