Homebound Teacher; General Education/Section 504 Internal Applicants

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Education

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