General and Special Education Homebound Teacher

Job Title: General and Special Education Homebound Teacher

Reports to: Executive Director for Special Population Services

Dept.: District Wide

Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional

Pay Scale: Teacher payscale

Work Calendar: 187 days

Primary Purpose:

In collaboration with special education and campus staff implement the IEP including goals consultative services and accommodations/modifications to students in the Homebound setting.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree from accredited University
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required Special Education endorsements for assignments
• ESL Certification required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities
• Ability to instruction students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• At least three years special education teaching experience is preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in progressing on the IEP.
• Participate in ARD Committee meetings for assigned students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal measures.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
• Schedule times and dates to visit the home and provide services.
• Notify the parent in advance if the scheduled service time needs to be rescheduled or canceled.
• Deliver instruction and assignments/tests provided by the classroom teachers.
• Administer State Assessment as needed in the home setting.
• Report to Campus Case Manager with input on IEP progress and present levels of performance.
• Pick up and return all assignments from classroom teachers.
• Implement the IEP including goals consultative services and accommodations/ modifications with fidelity.
• Collaborate with related service providers (both school-based and private) to ensure student is receiving all that is possible in the homebound setting.
• Provide weekly Homebound Services as determined by the ARD committee.
• Document and report weekly attendance to the Special Programs department and the students home campus.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents students principals and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

• Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of rules regulations and practices.
• Seeks accepts and responds to feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) ; may lift and move text books and classroom equipment; May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Move small stacks of textbooks media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; work must be performed onsite: Daily attendance and punctuality at work and community home sites are essential functions of the job; Alternate work schedule; Exposure to biological hazards; Occasional district and statewide travel; Recognize and respond to crisis situations; Use of evidence-based techniques to appropriately de-escalate a crisis.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo por razón de raza color religión sexo nacionalidad edad incapacidad estatus militar información genética o de cualquier otra razón prohibida por ley. Además el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningún empleado o candidato a empleo que actúe oponiéndose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con alguna práctica discriminatoria en la contr atación. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratación se hará en función de las calificaciones experiencia y habilidades del candidato.