Home & Hospital Instructor

HHI Teacher Responsibilities

The role of the HHI teacher is to act as the liaison between the student, the parent, and the school and to help the student remain current with his/her academic program, including all courses needed for graduation.

Provide direct instruction to student; at least 3 hours per week for part-time, at least 6 hours per week for full-time, and as agreed upon by school-based team for concurrent.

Contact the parent/guardian to establish a teaching date, time and location

Collaborate with the teacher(s) of record to gather and return materials

Provide instruction in the areas specified by the teacher(s) of record

Provide updates to the school counselor on a regular basis

Meet with parent/guardian after the session

Provide feedback on student progress

Get reimbursement form signed

Immediately contact the school counselor or building administrator with concerns about engagement, attendance, or behavior

Reimbursement

The employee's daily commuting mileage and any other non-business-related mileage is to be deducted from the total mileage the employee traveled. The remainder is eligible for reimbursement.

Mileage will be reimbursed at Worcester County Public Schools allowable rate in effect at the time the travel occurs.

Teachers traveling on non-duty days are eligible for reimbursement for mileage to and from the employee's residence and the work location.

Teachers requesting reimbursement for travel-related expenses must complete a Home and Hospital Instruction Reimbursement Form.

The form must be submitted to and approved by the employee's immediate supervisor by the 10th of each month and forwarded to the Office of Student Services.

Contact the Office of Student Services for any questions about reimbursement.