Prospective Homebound Tutor Information

CHSD 128 is looking for staff members (certified teachers, certified paraprofessionals with teacher certification, and/or certified substitute teachers) who are interested in providing homebound tutoring services for students who are in need of support at very difficult times!  By responding to this survey, your name will be added to a list of staff who are willing to be contacted for possible homebound tutoring opportunities when they arise!  

Often, homebound tutoring services are provided for students with medical or mental health conditions that prevent them from attending school for extended periods of time OR who have ongoing intermittent absences due to their condition.  Homebound tutoring is first offered to the student's course teacher, but if s/he cannot provide the tutoring, then other staff members are contacted to fill the position.  Homebound tutors typically meet for an hour per subject per week with a student at a time/place that is agreed upon by the tutor, parent and student.  In some circumstances, the student may need more or less tutoring time, which will be reviewed on a case by case situation.  While most homebound tutoring situations are scheduled and consistently provided, tutors may find that they need to schedule sessions with the student/parent on a weekly basis of availability.  

**Please note, often homebound students experience conditions that cause fluctuations in their availability to engage in active learning, and tutoring times should be scheduled and adjusted compassionately and flexibly with this in mind.    

TUTORING DURING SCHOOL HOURS - Homebound tutors can provide such support to students during the school day, as long as it is not during an assigned instructional period for the student or the teacher (i.e., during a lunch period/study hall).

TUTORING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS - Homebound tutoring is most typically provided outside of the typical school hours (evenings, weekends).  Tutoring can be provided to the student in his/her home with an adult/guardian present, at a public location (library, coffee shop), or via Google Hangout/Skype or other electronic means as agreed upon between the tutor, parent, and student.  A tutor should NEVER be alone with a student in any circumstance.  There is no mileage reimbursement to/from homebound tutoring sessions.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Veronica Rojas (LHS x 7113; veronica.rojas@d128.org),
Abigail Silva (VHHS - 2028; abigail.silva@d128.org) or
Kelli Hartweg (x4582; kelli.hartweg@d128.org)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO HELP OUR STUDENTS WITH HOMEBOUND TUTORING NEEDS!