Homebound Teachers

MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE A VALID TEACHING LICENSE

SUMMARY: To ensure that every Homebound child in the district capable of benefiting from instruction be provided with an ongoing educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

1. Works with guidance counselors, principals and teachers to identify the educational needs and the physical and learning capabilities of those students assigned to him/her.
2. Devises, with the advise of the student's regular teacher(s), an instructional program for each assigned student.
3. Meets with each assigned student at student's home on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of providing instruction.
4. Acquires personal acquaintanceship with the student's parents or guardians, and works to establish with them an understanding and cooperative relationship based on student's individual needs.
5. Files written progress reports on each assigned student with the student's regular teacher (s).
6. Keeps, maintains, and files such reports and records as may be required, including time forms and instructional reports.
7. Assumes responsibility for obtaining textbooks and other teaching materials necessary through the procedures established.
8. Other duties may be assigned.