Homebound Teacher Grade K through Twelve - District Wide

A part-time K-12 Homebound Teacher in Tennessee public schools provides instructional support to students who cannot attend regular classes due to certified physical or mental health conditions. This flexible, hourly position bridges the gap between the student's home (or medical facility) and their enrolled public school, ensuring academic continuity. Role Overview & PurposePer Tennessee State Board of Education rules, public school districts (Local Education Agencies, or LEAs) must provide a minimum of three hours of direct instruction per week to approved homebound students. Part-time homebound teachers complete these hours on a flexible, per-student basis, often working after regular school hours or during open blocks in their schedule. Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesInstructional Delivery: Deliver adapted lessons to individual students across various grade levels (K-12) based on materials, curriculum, and assignments provided by the student's regular classroom teachers.Staff Collaboration: Coordinate closely with school homebound coordinators, counselors, classroom teachers, and Special Education case managers to align instruction and fulfill any IEP or 504 plan accommodations. Family Liaison: Act as the primary school contact for the family, scheduling instruction sessions on regular school days and reporting any concerns regarding student progress or environment. Work & Assessment Tracking: Collect completed assignments, administer tests under proper security conditions, and return work promptly to the regular classroom teacher for formal grading. Compliance Documentation: Maintain strict records of instruction hours, submit parental-signed daily timesheets, and document any sessions missed or cancelled by the family.Minimum Qualifications & RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.Licensure: A valid Tennessee Department of Education teaching certificate with proper grade or subject endorsements. (Many districts prefer or require Special Education endorsement).Background Check: Clear fingerprinting, TBI/FBI criminal background check, and Department of Children's Services registry check as required for all TN public school personnel.Logistics: Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation, as the role requires traveling directly to students' homes or local medical facilities. Physical & Environmental DemandsAbility to work effectively in diverse, uncontrolled home environments.Capability to interact professionally with students experiencing acute, chronic, or catastrophic illnesses/injuries.Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor student work, input data, and manage small-group or one-on-one virtual instructional tools if needed.Employment TermsStatus: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt, as-needed basis. Compensation: Paid at a set district hourly rate for direct instruction time.