Homebound Teacher @ Central Special Education
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To provide all levels of instruction in the home/hospital settings for eligible students.
Education/Certification:
- Special education certification
- General education teaching certificate, preferred
- ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of content, curriculum, materials and equipment of grade level(s)
- Ability to use multi-media equipment, materials and computer technology
- Ability to manage student behavior
- Proficiency in oral and written communication
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a general or special education classroom
Program Management
- Provide instruction in home/hospital setting (within the district) with responsible adult present.
- Pick up assignments (or access from Schoology) from the teacher(s) of record on a weekly basis and return student assignments in a timely manner.
- Confer with classroom teachers on a regular basis in coordinating the instructional programs and materials utilized and/or needed by each student.
- Report attendance of the student to the home campus on a weekly basis.
- Confer with counselors, parents, students, administrators, teachers, campus nurses, community liaisons and homebound contacts concerning referred students’ admission to the program as well as re-entrance to the campus classroom.
- Evaluate students, frequently, both informally and formally including collecting data, readjusting plans to meet individual needs with continued contact with the Teacher(s) of Record.
- Complete IEP Progress updates and may assist the teacher in writing the IEP for each student during the duration of time spent on homebound.
- Attend staffing and ARD meetings for students on case load.
- Complete all needed timely documentation of SHARS billable services including personal care services.
- Keep records of homebound services provided including services billed through SHARS.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Acquire professional growth through attending workshops, seminars, conferences, reading professional materials and/or obtaining course work at institutes of higher learning.
Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide or in-state travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors. Instruction is provided in hospital settings as well as home settings. Home settings may vary with regard to cleanliness, noise, presence of pets or other environmental factors.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district
2024-2025 Salary Schedule
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