What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homebound Teacher (Part-time) - Ashford Elementary School position at Houston County?
HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Homebound Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes and State Board of Education regulations.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
REPORTS TO: Principal/Special Education & 504 Director/Designee
FLSA: Exempt
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Implements the instructional plans designed by classroom teachers for homebound students.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the students.
- Utilizes technology to plan and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students.
- Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior within the limits of the resources provided.
- Evaluates and reports student progress to designated school staff in a timely manner.
- Assists with the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional material for the homebound program.
- Maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.
- Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Participates in personal professional growth and development activities, training sessions, and staff meetings as required.
- Models professionalism and high ethical standards.
- Maintains appropriate records and submits reports as required.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
- Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits required reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Uses collaboration skills to work as a productive team member.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local laws.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures.
- Assumes other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, procedures, practices, materials, and equipment required to provide educational services for homebound students.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal and human relations skills.
- Ability to access any home or dwelling.
- Ability to provide and maintain transportation.
- Mobility, physical strength, and visual acuity to make home and school visits to instruct students, gather materials, and conduct conferences with school personnel.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work to move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Houston County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
