Teacher, Medical Homebound - Hourly

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Teacher, Medical Homeboundhrly
Hourly Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .12500 , Hours/Day: 1.000 , Days/Year: 187
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Hourly Professional , T27, 3
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $44,880.00 - $44,880.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

SUMMARY: The Homebound Instruction Program is designed to serve students who are unable to attend school for a specifically defined period of time because of a physical and/or mental health concern. This unique program is available to students who are enrolled in a Jefferson County Public School. This program is not a component of Home Based, or Home School Programs. As a district-wide support, the Medical Homebound Instruction Program is not a stand-alone program and relies upon the direction and support of the home school to provide instructional materials, assignments, and all tests. While Medical Homebound instruction cannot replace the classroom experience, unique supports are developed to provide educational support for each student. Parents, home school staff and Medical Homebound Instruction Teachers and staff all work consistently toward positive collaboration for the benefit and success of the student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide direct instruction to students in a home setting, online setting, or in a public setting. An adult 21 years of age or older must be present during the instruction.

Work collaboratively with school-based staff to plan and modify curriculum and to communicate the abilities and needs of students with IEPs and 504 plans.

Ensure and assist the student with maintaining educational continuity during the time they are unable to regularly attend their home school.

Medical Homebound Teachers voluntarily accept assignments. Student assignments are based upon student needs. Ongoing or full time work is not guaranteed.

Once a teacher accepts the student assignment, Medical homebound teachers are expected to follow district protocols and policies.

Support student instruction in the home setting as directed through the educational planning of the home school.

Serves as a liaison and promote communication between the student, school, and parents so that the student continues to be included as a member of the school community.

The Medical Homebound Instructor will support individualized educational planning discussions and problem solving as necessary with students, parents, school teams, administrators to implement service that supports each student's unique needs, including the needs specified in a student's 504 plan.

Support the student's transition back to the home school as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Current Colorado Department of Education Teacher License. A Colorado teaching license with Special Education Generalist endorsement is preferred but the Special Education endorsement is not required.

EXPERIENCE: Preferred minimum 2 years successful teaching experience working with diverse student populations.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to meet physical needs of students. Position requires normal auditory acuity and sound discrimination skills to teach phonetics in reading.

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.