2026-27 Home Instruction Support Teacher - PVOnline

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District invites qualified educators to join PVOnline as Home Instruction Support Teachers, delivering in-home instructional services to eligible students.

This interim position pays $35.00 per hour (timesheet) and runs 9/17/2026–5/26/2027, with flexible hours, collaboration with families, development of educational plans aligned to IEPs, and required driving to district sites and homes.

Qualifications

• Applying assessment instruments and maintaining accurate records.
• Knowledge of algebra/geometry; interpret technical materials.
• Ability to work flexibly with diverse individuals and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instructional services to eligible students and tracks progress.
• Meets regularly with assigned students and coordinates with parents.
• Prepares, implements, and evaluates an educational plan aligned to IEP objectives.
• Maintains student records and submits progress reports.
• Drives to district sites and homes to provide services.
• Participates in IEP meetings.

Skills

Assessment instruments

Office software

Arizona standards

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in job-related area

Job description

Home Instruction Support Teacher

• Location: PVOnline
• Rate: $35.00/hour, paid by timesheet
• Interim Position
• Dates: 9/17/2026 - 5/26/2027

Purpose Statement

The home instruction visiting teacher provides instructional services in the homes of students enrolled in the Paradise Valley 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 by either the Director of Student Services or the Director of Special Education. A flexible work schedule is required for teachers in this program. The teacher is paid by the hour through submission of timesheets and contact logs. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Essential Duties

• Delivers instructional services to eligible students, working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure that students are successfully progressing through the program.
• Meets regularly with assigned students on a regular basis as outlined in the teaching assignment.
• Develops a working relationship with students’ parents/guardians, providing a primary point of contact.
• Receives teaching support materials delivering them to assigned students.
• Prepares, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for each student, including alignment to IEP objectives when appropriate.
• Provides appropriate accommodations and modifications to student programs based on individual student need.
• Utilizes, maintains, and stays current with knowledge and skills of the student information system.
• Maintains, submits, and/or retrieves accurate student records to include academic progress and student contact time.
• Completes student progress and grade reports in accordance with district requirements.
• Participates in Individualized Education Planning (IEP) meetings.
• Works effectively with peers, parents, administrators and others, maintaining confidentiality requirements.
• Assists with proctoring state assessments, midterms and final exams at predetermined district and/or home sites.
• Participates in professional development and trainings related to home instruction responsibilities.
• Meets established deadlines for required paperwork.
• Drives to and from district sites, students’ homes and other agencies to provide services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

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 job- related 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, job-related 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 job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's 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.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

Bachelors degree in job-related area.

Certificates and Licenses

• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Appropriately Certified in Core Content Area
• SEI Endorsement Required
• Continuing Educ./Training

Clearances

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.