SUMMARY: The Homebound Instruction Program is designed to serve students who are unable to attend school for an extended 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 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 Homebound instruction cannot replace the classroom experience, unique accommodations are developed to provide educational support for each student. Parents, home school staff and 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 or in a public setting. An adult 21 years of age or older must be present during the instruction.

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

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, 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.

Facilitate individualized educational planning discussions and problem solving as necessary with students, parents, school teams, administrators and the district Homebound Program Homebound Teachers in order to implement service that supports each student's unique needs.

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

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 Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
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.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

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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, sex, disability.


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