Anyone do homebound teaching?

[Anonymous]

Looking for honest reviews of homebound teaching from folks who have done it in FCPS. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking for honest reviews of homebound teaching from folks who have done it in FCPS. Thanks!

Just like every job, it has its advantages and disadvantages. You should decide whether or not you want to do it in person, virtual, or both.

It can be hard to get jobs because there are more teachers doing it than students so unless you reply to the email in the first 5-10 minutes, the job will probably be filled.

Some teachers are really good about responding to emails and questions about assignments while others are not as good.

Some of the kids are great to work with, and other others are duds.

Pretty much like every job it has its pros and cons. Did you have a specific question?

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed it. The required paperwork was confusing at first, but otherwise no problem.

[Anonymous]

Also, so you know, there is a difference in homebound and home-based instruction. Homebound is for kids medically unable to attend school Home-based is kids awaiting the discipline process to play out.

[Anonymous]

HS Math:

I've done it for kids on my own roster when they have had medical issues preventing them from coming to school for a few months. The plan is always that they will come back to me at some point, so it's in my own best interest to work with them so they are up to date when they return. The few times I haven't agreed to do it, they are put on "edmentum" and absolutely nothing gets done. They come back 2-3 months later having done literally nothing.

It's hard. Usually they are missing school because they are in inpatient/residential treatment during the day, so they are only available during a very small window in the evenings. It's always been virtual for me (pay is the same, travel time eats up too much)

I've never had the issue of other teachers wanting the job. They are usually begging me to do it because there aren't people in the pool willing/able to teach my subjects, I guess (thus edmentum if I don't pick up the job). Maybe it's more competitive in elementary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HS Math:

I've done it for kids on my own roster when they have had medical issues preventing them from coming to school for a few months. The plan is always that they will come back to me at some point, so it's in my own best interest to work with them so they are up to date when they return. The few times I haven't agreed to do it, they are put on "edmentum" and absolutely nothing gets done. They come back 2-3 months later having done literally nothing.

It's hard. Usually they are missing school because they are in inpatient/residential treatment during the day, so they are only available during a very small window in the evenings. It's always been virtual for me (pay is the same, travel time eats up too much)

I've never had the issue of other teachers wanting the job. They are usually begging me to do it because there aren't people in the pool willing/able to teach my subjects, I guess (thus edmentum if I don't pick up the job). Maybe it's more competitive in elementary.

I’ve accepted homebound jobs anywhere from elementary to the high school level. I find the middle school positions go first, then elementary and then high school. If you teach calculus, I would probably agree that those positions are harder to fill.

[Anonymous]

Thank you to FCPS teachers who do homebound services. It’s very important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HS Math:

I've done it for kids on my own roster when they have had medical issues preventing them from coming to school for a few months. The plan is always that they will come back to me at some point, so it's in my own best interest to work with them so they are up to date when they return. The few times I haven't agreed to do it, they are put on "edmentum" and absolutely nothing gets done. They come back 2-3 months later having done literally nothing.

It's hard. Usually they are missing school because they are in inpatient/residential treatment during the day, so they are only available during a very small window in the evenings. It's always been virtual for me (pay is the same, travel time eats up too much)

I've never had the issue of other teachers wanting the job. They are usually begging me to do it because there aren't people in the pool willing/able to teach my subjects, I guess (thus edmentum if I don't pick up the job). Maybe it's more competitive in elementary.

I’ve accepted homebound jobs anywhere from elementary to the high school level. I find the middle school positions go first, then elementary and then high school. If you teach calculus, I would probably agree that those positions are harder to fill.

Former colleague did HS social studies. About like you and PP described. Like with anything if you are good and get good results, they homebound office is way more likely to keep asking you first before others. Not exactly the same but similar being a facilitator for self directed epf. The role itself is quite easy and very minimal work on the teacher part but when I used to do it, I was always getting the summer and school year work. It was because the person in charge knew that I got things done and didn’t need to be brow beaten about sending emails or making phone calls. I never did homebound but if you’re good at it, I imagine like I said the office sends you the email first before putting it out to everyone because they know they can count on you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HS Math:

I've done it for kids on my own roster when they have had medical issues preventing them from coming to school for a few months. The plan is always that they will come back to me at some point, so it's in my own best interest to work with them so they are up to date when they return. The few times I haven't agreed to do it, they are put on "edmentum" and absolutely nothing gets done. They come back 2-3 months later having done literally nothing.

It's hard. Usually they are missing school because they are in inpatient/residential treatment during the day, so they are only available during a very small window in the evenings. It's always been virtual for me (pay is the same, travel time eats up too much)

I've never had the issue of other teachers wanting the job. They are usually begging me to do it because there aren't people in the pool willing/able to teach my subjects, I guess (thus edmentum if I don't pick up the job). Maybe it's more competitive in elementary.

I’ve accepted homebound jobs anywhere from elementary to the high school level. I find the middle school positions go first, then elementary and then high school. If you teach calculus, I would probably agree that those positions are harder to fill.

Former colleague did HS social studies. About like you and PP described. Like with anything if you are good and get good results, they homebound office is way more likely to keep asking you first before others. Not exactly the same but similar being a facilitator for self directed epf. The role itself is quite easy and very minimal work on the teacher part but when I used to do it, I was always getting the summer and school year work. It was because the person in charge knew that I got things done and didn’t need to be brow beaten about sending emails or making phone calls. I never did homebound but if you’re good at it, I imagine like I said the office sends you the email first before putting it out to everyone because they know they can count on you

You sent all that but then also said you’ve never did Homebound….