Homebound Tutor

Position Type: Tutor/Tutor Date Posted: 5/30/2024 Location: Districtwide Ridgefield Public School District is seeking Homebound Tutors. Certified Homebound Tutor Job Description: During the course of the school year, identified students may require instruction to be carried out at home or in a hospital. Students in elementary school generally receive five hours a week of tutoring. However, the PPT can determine whether elementary students can receive additional tutoring hours. Students in secondary schools may receive up to 10 hours of tutoring. The purpose of Homebound Instructional Service teachers is to provide ill or injured learners, K-12, an educational experience as possible in order to maintain academic progress and to facilitate a successful transition back to school as quickly as possible. Additional Qualifications: Hold a valid Connecticut Teacher Certification in the content area or Special Education Certification Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations Hold a Master's degree with coursework from an accredited college/university Develop, with cooperating professionals, an instructional program for each homebound student assigned to him/her Meet with each student on a scheduled basis to provide instruction Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching homebound students, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and students needing to learn at home Plan and implement sequential learning experiences for students using a variety of instructional strategies, consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the CT Core Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the assigned group of pupils, managing, when appropriate, multiple instructional activities simultaneously Work closely with student's school team, parents and family for an understanding and solution of the student's problems Location: District-wide Rate: $55/Hour Ridgefield Public Schools