Homebound Instructor (Full-Time) 2025-26

This position will provide instructional support to students who qualify for homebound services.

Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on policies, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Services

Supervises: None

Minimum: Missouri substitute certificate; Positive human relation skills.

Preferred: Previous teaching experience, or other experience in the area of education.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals.

Language: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Read, analyze, and implement curriculum and assessment data to plan instruction; Complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents; Present information effectively and respond to questions; Write clear and complete lesson plans. These are essential functions of the job.

Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction; Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. These are essential functions of the job.

Reasoning: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students; Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement. These are essential functions of the job.

Technology: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; Use district software for recording grades and finding student information; Utilize other instructional technology provided by the district. These are essential functions of the job.

Other Skills and Abilities: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously. These are essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around the classroom to interact with and manage students/groups of students; Read handwritten or printed material. These are essential functions of the job.

Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will work in a typical interior/office environment. These are essential functions of the job.