Allen Independent School District (Tx) Allen , TX 75002
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Homebound Teacher; General Education/Section 504 INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 08/02/2023 Posting Number: 009638 Location: Special Services Position Title: Homebound Teacher; General Education/Section 504 INTERNAL APPLICANTS Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Section 504 Coordinator & Executive Director of Special Services
Primary Purpose:
To ensure that every homebound child in the district capable of benefiting from instruction be provided with an on-going educational program.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Section 504 Student Services Plans (SSP), specialized accommodations and STAAR accommodations
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.
Experience:
Experience in working with parents of Section 504 students preferred
Three years' experience in teaching students preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Works with the campus administrator/Section 504 Coordinator/District 504 Coordinator to identify the educational needs and the physical and learning capabilities of those students assigned to him/her.
Implements, with the advice of the student's regular teacher or teachers, an instructional program for each assigned student receiving homebound instruction on a temporary basis.
Meets with each assigned student on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of providing instruction.
Acquires personal acquaintanceship with the student's parents or guardians and works to establish with them an understanding and cooperative relationship based on the student's individual needs.
Files written progress reports on each assigned student with the student's parents or guardians and, in the case of students temporarily assigned, with their regular teacher or teachers.
Keeps, maintains, and files such reports and records as required, including attendance reports, instructional report, and the like.
Assumes responsibility for obtaining materials necessary through the procedures established.
Interprets the program for the homebound to the regular district staff and to the community at large as required.
Keeps informed in a systematic way of trends and new methods in education, remaining always alert to possibilities inherent in such information for adaptation to the particular needs of homebound instruction.
Performs other duties as the Superintendent may assign.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Customer Care Skills:
Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.
Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Salary: Commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.
Days: 175
Allen Independent School District (Tx)