About this opportunity
Independence School District lists this Middle School Homebound opportunity in independence, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Middle School Homebound Teachers
Date Posted:
9/29/2026
Location:
101-District Wide/location to be decided
Date Available:
asap
Closing Date:
open until filled
Middle School Homebound Teacher $23.00 per hour
INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTOR
Qualifications:
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Reports To:
Assistant Superintendent
Building Principal
Job Goal:
To create a flexible grade level program within the homebound setting which supports learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for lifelong learning, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities: Teaches a specified content area to pupils within a homebound setting, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the homebound program
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
Works with the building principal or Director, the pupil's teacher(s) and members of the Special Services Department to assess the educational needs and the physical and learning capabilities of those students requiring home instruction
Meets with each assigned student on a regularly-scheduled basis for the purpose of providing instruction
Assumes responsibility for obtaining textbooks and other teaching materials necessary for homebound instruction through the procedures established
Facilitates a positive and orderly environment for learning for the homebound student
Other duties as assigned
Terms of Employment:
This position is an on-call basis. Stipend and work year to be established by Board of Education.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Worksite address
independence, MO, 64053, US
Who can apply
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