Home Instruction Support Teacher

Kingman Unified School District #20 • Kingman, AZ

4d • $45,575 - $57,475

About The Position

The home instruction support teacher provides instructional services in the homes of students enrolled in the Kingman Unified School District as either Homebound or AHAP (Alternative Home Administrative Placement). Homebound students are unable to attend school due to medical conditions that prevent them from attending a school. AHAP students are placed in the program as a result of a Board Hearing or by the Director of Special Education. A flexible work schedule is required for teachers in this program. As a KUSD teacher, here is what you can expect : A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year. Employee health insurance options with some premiums paid at 100% by the District. A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution, AND
• An Identity Verified Print (IVP) fingerprint clearance card through Arizona Department of Public Safety, or ability to obtain prior to start date, AND
• Teaching certification through Arizona Department of Education: Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-12 or comparable certificate, AND
• SEI, ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education, within one year of hire.
• Arizona offers an alternative path to certification for those with a Bachelor's or more advanced degree who would like to pursue a career in teaching. Individuals pursuing a teaching career through this alternative pathway must enroll in a teacher preparation program approved by the Arizona Department of Education and obtain an Alternative Teaching Certificate to be eligible for hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide the educational services to students who have been medically designated as unable to attend school.
• Meet regularly with students as outlined in students' plans.
• Provide educational services to students who have been home placed or placed at home via a disciplinary hearing.
• Develop a working relationship with student's parents/guardians, providing a primary point of contact.
• Maintain and adhere to the qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher job description.
• Document all instruction times and activities, to be signed off by the site principal.
• Work with student's guardian(s) to establish a mutually-agreeable schedule and method of delivery for educational services; services must be provided synchronously, either in-person or virtually.
• Prepare, implement and evaluate an educational plan for each student, including alignment to the IEP objectives when appropriate.
• Maintain a gradebook, reporting grades to the school the student is officially enrolled in; keep a log of parent contact.
• Work effectively with peers, parents and administrators and others to maintain confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with proctoring state assessments, midterms and final exams at predetermined district and/or home sites.
• Participate in professional development and trainings related to home instruction responsibilities.
• Meet established deadlines for required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Benefits

• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work life balance through 4-day work weeks, 148-day employment contract, and 13 weeks off throughout the year.
• Employee health insurance options with some premiums paid at 100% by the District.
• A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100% of your contributions are matched by the District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time