Home and Hospital Instructors (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks qualified individuals to provide at-home instruction services on an as-needed basis to students participating in the Home and Hospital Instruction Program. Tutors will be matched appropriately to best fit the needs of individual students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for Communication and Literature or equivalent from out of state
Experience providing one-on-one tutoring to students
Ability to work independently
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Certified teacher with at least 2 years of experience in an urban classroom setting
Masters degree in education
Certified in at least one subject area
Severe Special Education Certification
Experience administering the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Tests (MCAS) or equivalent.
Experience in providing education services to home- or hospital-bound students

Responsibilities

Thoroughly complete Scholastic Records for each student tutored (i.e. course name, chapter, unit name, and accurate description of assignments).
Confirm tutoring assignments within 24 hours of receiving initial phone call/email.
Contact parent/guardian to introduce self and arrange session times and location.
Provide tutoring schedule to Home and Hospital Instruction Program office.
Pick up a packet from Home and Hospital office before beginning to tutor, and contact student's school to arrange pickup of school materials/assignments.
Tutor student (only) for hours designated by Home and Hospital staff.
Follow the Home and Hospital Instructor Responsibilities list provided prior to the first tutoring assignment.
Maintain contact with the guidance counselor, student support coordinator or the SESS coordinator from the student’s school.
Obtain parent signature on all timesheets upon completion of each session.
Maintain and complete accurate time sheets/attendance and Scholastic Record sheets.
Maintain consistent and effective communication with the Home and Hospital Instruction Program; including but not limited to: reporting unusual circumstances regarding tutoring sessions, identifying misalignment in the student’s tutoring needs or any additional supports that the student might need.