JOB DESCRIPTION
Title	Teacher - Homebound
Department	Campus Based
Reports To	Special Education Director
Compensation	Teacher Pay Scale
Days	187	Revised 05/07/2024

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Homebound Teacher, under the direction of the Director of Special Education, participates as a member of the instructional staff in planning for teaching, motivating students, developing classroom climate, managing the classroom, interacting with pupils and evaluating pupils. 

 

EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree with appropriate certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans the long and short range objectives for assigned courses
• Develops lesson plans with the appropriate TEKS by coordinating with campus teachers or by using District frameworks
• Insures that student and teacher will have adult supervision during class sessions
• Collects and uses a variety of information to guide the growth and development of individual pupils
• Demonstrates effective teaching methods and selects appropriate teaching materials using a variety of activities to develop student interest and performance
• Establishes standards for individual pupils in terms of ability levels
• Creates a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development
• Manages pupil behavior and activities to allow for learning
• Evaluates and provides feedback on pupil performance continuously by utilizing a variety of sources to insure mastery of the essential elements
• Teaches for cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor learning and transfer
• Administers appropriate standardized tests, i.e., TAKS, SDAA, class tests or other evaluations
• Develops and updates per the student Individual Educational Program (IEP)
• Maintains accurate student accounting records and other reports in compliance with local and state requirements
• Participates in in-service workshops
• Participates in extracurricular activities as assigned
• Plans for and engages in professional development
• Participates in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities
• Confers with pupil’s regular teachers to insure continuity of instruction
• Submits grades earned in homebound teaching to school counselor/data processing
• Coordinates attendance accounting with the appropriate person
• Maintains a current teacher’s daily schedule in the Special Education office
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics        
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

 

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), interpret policies and procedures, reason, read, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, coordinate, compile, instruct, and maintain emotional control.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift and/or carry moderate weight (15-44 pounds), sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, travel within the District and occasionally outside the district/county, may experience prolonged and irregular work hours, and work with frequent interruptions.

 

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.