Job Description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

REPORTS TO: Office of Student Support Services

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems and data-driven instruction.

A Homebound Teacher will lead instruction in a positive and productive homebound setting for students who qualify due to medical approvals, disciplinary placement, and students placed in residential facilities when appropriate. Homebound Teachers are responsible for providing instruction for a minimum of five or ten hours a week depending on grade level. Homebound Teachers are tasked with leading lessons prescribed by classroom teachers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Office of Student Support Services and acting as the front-line teacher for the student, the Homebound Teacher must, at a minimum:

• Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others to foster positive relationships.
• Obtain required materials to instruct the students including to textbooks, assignments, and supplemental materials on a weekly basis while submitting completed assignments on the same weekly basis.
• Possess basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Displays knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles to implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
• Uphold organized documentation and submit such documentation along the expected timelines.
• Maintain regular communication with The Office of Student Support Services regarding the student’s progress and barriers too.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in their subject area or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $101.25 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

HOURS: In most situations, a Homebound Teacher may work up to 20 hours per week.

COMPENSATION: Pay rate for Homebound Teachers is $33.00 per hour.