Homebound Teacher-General Education (26-27 SY) Guidance & Counseling

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

HOMEBOUND TEACHER-GENERAL EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Homebound Teacher-General Education

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local

REPORTS TO: Director of At-Risk and Responsive Services

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Schedule (187 Days)

DATE REVISED: May 2026

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide a continuation of educational services in the hospital/home to eligible students who are unable to attend regular classes due to serious illness or accidents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Bachelors Degree
• Valid Texas Educator Certificate
• Certified Kinder through 12th Grade Preferred
• Valid Special Education Certificate Preferred
• Possess a valid Texas drivers license and prove insurability.
• District-wide travel required-possess reliable transportation.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the core areas of instruction
• Knowledge of students with special needs
• Knowledge of Section 504 Process
• Knowledge of the General Education Homebound process from initial
• stages of a student returning to the home campus
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience or equivalent experience with school-age children.

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Strategies:

1. Adapt appropriate grade level instruction to the needs of the student.
2. Arrange and modify the hospital/homebound program based on students physical needs interest and abilities per Section 504 plan.
3. Collaborate with parents and all personnel involved with the assigned student.

Student Growth and Development:

1. Assess academic growth at each meeting with the student and at other regular intervals to determine the students progress towards meeting academic goals and objectives.
2. Consistently assess and modify assignments as needed for assigned students.
3. Present a positive role model for students that supports the vision and mission of the school district.
4. Provide positive and successful opportunities for students to develop positive self-esteem.
5. Coordinate the schoolwork of the regular class and the homebound service so that the student will be able to return to school and be educated in the least restrictive environment with peers.

Classroom Management and Organization:

1. Keep informed of and comply with all campus district state and federal policies and regulations.
2. Adhere to policies and practices addressing specific duties and responsibilities of the assigned position.
3. Complete submit and maintain all reports records and documents.
4. Secure assignments from classroom teachers and provide materials to students with appropriate instruction in each subject area and return assignments to the classroom teacher for grading purposes.
5. Create and maintain a safe and positive environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the cognitive physical social and emotional development of assigned students.
6. Supervise aides student teachers and/or interns as designated.

Communication:

1. Using district-provided technology communicate effectively and professionally with students parents personnel from community agencies and other professional staff in the education care and management of students.
2. Communicate effectively with school personnel to procure and update students assignments and progress.
3. Communicate and convey information with clarity regarding the districts programs.
4. Act as an effective liaison among staff parents and community.

Professional Growth and Development:

1. Participate in staff meetings and in-district in-service training.
2. Demonstrate interest in professional improvement.

Policy Implementation:

1. Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands: Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel.

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

Motion: Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists. Frequent driving and sitting.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 - 25 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment copier laptop computer video camera and digital video equipment.

Environmental Factors: Exposure to hot or cold temperatures. Working indoors/outdoors. Occasional prolonged and

irregular hours.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to the supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

Required Experience:

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