HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND TEACHER

1. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL/DISTRICT LEVEL DELIVERY MODEL

The Hospital/Homebound Teacher will:

a) provide direct instruction to students who are unable to attend school for medical reasons;

b) organize, implement and maintain a scheduled service for students received into the program;

c) consult with teachers for coordination of assignments;

d) pace the work according to the student's ability and capability, and encourage him/her to work independently;

e) make resources and educational equipment available to students in the program;

f) adapt and develop materials to accommodate or modify programs;

g) recommend program changes if the student's disability prevents completion of all subjects;

h) attend meetings relevant to the educational needs of the students;

i) be aware of the nature of the students' illnesses, and services offered by outside agencies;

j) keep the school teacher(s) and/or contact person updated on the student's progress;

k) facilitate the student's re-entry into the classroom by consulting with school staff and family;

l) maintain adequate records and files of students referred.

a) a Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent;

b) valid B.C. Teaching Certificate;

c) academic qualifications and prior satisfactory experience for the subject areas or levels;

d) minimum of two years satisfactory classroom experience.

a) a variety of teaching experiences at different levels;

b) knowledge of curriculum and instructional resources for a range of grades;

c) knowledge of child development and an understanding of the educational needs of exceptional children.

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to a Director of Instruction.