Homebound Instruction Teacher — Empower Student Success

PORTER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CORPORATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:TEACHER

Reports to:Principal

Job Objective:Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences.

Helps students make appropriate choices.

Encourages parental involvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid state department of education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job functions.

EssentialFunctions:The following are typical work responsibilities.

A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Teaches classes as scheduled.
  
  Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material.
  
  Creates effective student learning experiences.
  
  Documents teaching performance objectives.
  
  Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
  
  Promotes a professional image of the school corporation.
  
  Encourages community partnerships that enhance school programs.
• Promotes effective communications and assistance.
  
  Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns.
  
  Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff.
• Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area.
  
  Develops written lesson plans that align with state standards and the district’s adopted courses of study/curriculum goals.
• Evaluates the academic needs of students.
  
  Develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate student learning.
  
  Varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles.
• Helps students take full advantage of the learning environment (e.g., use of instructional/media resources, access/proximity to activities, etc.).
• Communicates expectations, provides guidance, and shows an active interest in student progress.
• Facilitates self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
• Plans collaborative learning activities that encourage and support positive peer relationships.
• Collaborates with other staff.
  
  Shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
• Upholds the student conduct code.
  
  Implements effective pupil management procedures.
  
  Maintains a positive learning environment.
  
  Helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Consults with support personnel to address student concerns (e.g., excessive absences, at-risk behavior, mental/physical health, family/peer relations, etc.).
• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when required.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment.
  
  Provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate learning activities.
• Initiates referrals for student assistance as needed.
  
  Meets mandated paperwork deadlines.
  
  Helps the intervention assistance team (IAT) prepare plans for eligible students.
• Helps prepare and implement Section 504, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), and/or other interventions for assigned students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Proctors district testing activities as directed.
  
  Upholds security procedures.
  
  Helps students with content-area preparation activities.
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time.
• Evaluates student achievement/performance.
  
  Prepares progress reports.
  
  Consults with parents as needed (e.g., phone calls, notes, meetings, etc.).
• Respects personal privacy.
  
  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Promotes the proper…