TEACHER - HOMEBOUND

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences.
• Implements activities using a variety of techniques that utilize instructional time to meet objectives.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Exhibits positive human relations skills.
• Evaluates the educational program and/or student progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, colleagues, and community groups.
• Demonstrates proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Maintains and submits records and reports.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations.
• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to speak and listen.

The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal.

The teacher is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or squat.

The teacher may be on their feet standing for portions of the day.

The teacher may regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to focus, and peripheral vision.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Works well with and respects others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Focuses on solving conflict, maintaining confidentiality, listening to others without interrupting, keeping
emotions under control, remaining open to others’ ideas, and contributing to building a
positive team spirit.

Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one situations and promotes positive interactions with other faculty members and stakeholders.

Teachers should be sure that all their social media accounts are professional and appropriate.

Does not project personal beliefs or biases onto students or faculty members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an institution of higher education that was appropriately
accredited per the Alabama State Department of Education at the time the courses were
taken, or degree was completed with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.

Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned.

Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification//licensure under the
Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.

Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.

A minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory public school teaching experience.

Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License. Have reliable transportation and
appropriate insurance.

Must be willing to provide services in a wide-range of homes, home types, and areas.

PREFERRED:

Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate with a Special Education endorsement.

SALARY: As per State Salary Matrix, depending on degree and experience.
Beginning pay - $44,225.00

**Applicants selected for certified positions must have undergone an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and been declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.**

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.