Secondary Homebound
Independence School District · Independence, MO · 3 wk ago
OTHR$23/hrFull-time
About the role
Create a flexible grade‑level program within the homebound setting that supports learning and personal growth; establish rapport with pupils; motivate skill development; build relationships with parents and staff.
Responsibilities
- Teach a specified content area using the district’s course of study and appropriate learning activities.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter per state law and district regulations.
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt curriculum.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best use instructional time.
- Evaluate academic and social growth; keep records; prepare progress reports.
- Communicate with parents via conferences to discuss progress and interpret the homebound program.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff to assess and help solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Maintain professional competence through district in‑service and self‑selected growth activities.
- Administer group standardized tests per district testing program.
- Work with building principal/Director, pupil’s teacher(s), and Special Services to assess educational needs and physical/learning capabilities.
- Meet with each assigned student on a regularly‑scheduled basis to provide instruction.
- Obtain textbooks and teaching materials through established procedures.
- Facilitate a positive, orderly learning environment for the homebound student.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate (or equivalent alternatives approved by the Board).
Reports to the Assistant Superintendent and Building Principal; FLSA exempt; performance evaluated per Board policy.
Pay
$23.00 per hour
Schedule
On‑call basis; work year and stipend to be established by the Board of Education.