BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS TITLE: Home and Hospital Tutor (CONTRACTUAL)
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Home and Hospital Program
DEFINITION: Delivers instructional services to public school students who are unable to attend school due to a medical or emotional condition or, are on home assignment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: - Provides tutoring services to BCPS students in all core content areas using BCPS curriculum.
- Acts as a liaison between the parents, students and Home and Hospital office.
- Instructs and supervises students in a variety of settings.
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Implements lesson plans and instruction using BCPS curriculum.
- Maintains academic and attendance records.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students, parents/guardians/and staff.
- Conducts oneself in a business-like and professional manor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
Proof of a four year degree from an accredited college/university.
Experience working with students Pre-K through grade 12 preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of instructional materials.
Skill in instructing students. Skill in communicating with students, teachers, administrators, and others.
Technology competency. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to properly maintain confidential information. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work requires travel throughout Baltimore County.
Must be willing to work in all areas of Baltimore County.
Requires some lifting and transporting of materials.
May require use of steps when visiting outside locations.
SALARY: $ 40.10 per hour
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required OTHER COMPENSATION:
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. - Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Conditions of Employment: - All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the Executive Director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information:
Office of Temporary & Support Services
otshiring@bcps.org
6901 Charles Street, Building E
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-8952
