Home Instruction Support Teacher

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Kingman Unified School District #20

Kingman Arizona

Position:Home Instruction Support Teacher

Campus:Districtwide

School Year: 202425 (July 10 2024May 21 2025

Objective/Summary:
The home instruction support teacher provides instructional services in the homes of students enrolled in the Kingman Unified School District as either Homebound or AHAP (Alternative Home Administrative Placement). Homebound students are unable to attend school due to medical conditions that prevent them from attending a school. AHAP students are placed in the program as a result of a Board Hearing or by the Director of Special Education. A flexible work schedule is required for teachers in this program.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Provide the educational services to students who have been medically designated as unable to attend school.
• Meet regularly with students as outlined in students plans.
• Provide educational services to students who have been home placed or placed at home viaa disciplinary hearing.
• Develop a working relationship with students parents/guardians providing a primary point of contact.
• Maintain and adhere to the qualifications knowledge skills and abilities and duties and responsibilities of the regular teacher job description.
• Document all instruction times and activities to be signed off by the site principal.
• Work with students guardian(s) to establish a mutuallyagreeable schedule and method of delivery for educational services;services must be provided synchronously eitherinperson or virtually.
• Prepare implement and evaluate an educational plan for each student including alignment to the IEP objectives when appropriate.
• Maintain a gradebook reporting grades to the school the student is officially enrolled in; keep a log of parent contact.
• Work effectively with peers parents and administrators and others to maintain confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with proctoring state assessments midterms and final exams at predetermined district and/or home sites.
• Participate in professional development and trainings related to home instruction responsibilities.
• Meet established deadlines for required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

To Qualify:

• Bachelors or more advanced degree from an accredited institution
• An Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card through Arizona Department of Public Safety or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Required Arizona Teaching Certification: Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities K12 or comparable certificate
• SEI ESL or Bilingual Endorsement issued by Arizona Department of Education within one year of hire

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; teaching Arizona State recognized standards; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development.

ABILITY is required to gather collate and/or classify data; and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organizations services.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling significant stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80 sitting 10 walking and 10 standing. Incumbent must be able to drive to and from district sites students homes and other agencies to provide services (transportation reimbursed or district car).

As a KUSD teacher here is what you can expect:

• A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work life balance through 4day work weeks 148day employment contract and 13 weeks off throughout the year.
• Employee health insurance options with premiums paid at 100 by the District.
• A retirement pension through Arizona State Retirement System where 100 of your contributions are matched by the District.

Compensation:

Certified Teachers 148 contracted days)

July 10 2024 May 21 2025

Tier

Base Pay

BA

BA12

BA24

MA

BA36

MA12

BA48

MA24

BA60

MA36

BA72

MA48

BA84

MA60

BA96

EdD

1

(Up to 4 years teaching experience)

Contract

37075

38175

39275

40375

41475

42575

43675

44775

45875

46975

Prop 301

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

TOTAL

43825

44925

46025

47125

48225

49325

50425

51525

52625

53725

2

4 or more years of teaching experience)

Contract

39075

40175

41275

42375

43475

44575

45675

46775

47875

48975

Prop 301

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

6750

TOTAL

45825

46925

48025

49125

50225

51325

52425

53525

54625

55725

KUSDs minimum and maximum new hire salary ranges for teachers include the districts contracted salary determined by years of experience and higher education plus $6750 in statefunded Prop 301 money. The contracted salary in combination with the $6750 in 301 money creates the base wages for teachers which are representedby the salary addition to base pay certified teaching staff are eligible for an additional $3750 in Prop 301 performance pay. The total Prop 301 money for teachers in 202425 is expected to be $10500. Prop 301 money is paid separately and not included in the employment contract.

Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in math science and kindergarten may be eligible to receive a onetime $2000 stipend. Candidates offered and accepting critical needs teaching positions in special education may be eligible to receive a onetime $5000 stipend and are eligible for an additional case management stipend in FY 202425 of up to $4000.All critical needs stipends are pending appropriate teaching certification.

Community/Other Information

Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7300PreK12th grade students and families across 12 campuses offering online and inperson educational opportunities. What makes KUSD unique The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school careerready.

The town of Kingman Arizona is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges. Kingman is known as The Heart of Historic Route 66 and is ideally situated between Los Angeles Las Vegas Phoenix the Grand Canyon and Lake Havasu City. For those who enjoy a smaller community but like a big city nearby Las Vegas is approximately an hour and a half northwest of Kingman which is great for day or weekend trips! For those who love fishing or water activities Bullhead City is a short 30 minute drive and located on the Colorado River. If you like nature you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman AZ approximately 30 minutes west of Kingman and also get to experience forestry and wildlife yearround including snow in the winter just 20 minutes away in the Hualapai Mountains. Also Lake Havasu City AZ is only one hour away from Kingman and is a hot spot for tourism and a popular location during Spring Break.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Kingman Unified School District #20 does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex marital status religion familial status sexual orientation gender identity mental or physical disability or any other status protected by local state or federal law in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its educational programs and activities.