Part- Time Homebound Teacher (SY 26-27)

Primary Purpose:

Plan and provide instruction to eligible students with qualifying conditions who are served at home or hospital bedside. Students served may be in general education, 504 or special education programs or in a Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas Education Agency teaching certificate with Three semester hour survey course in the education of students with disabilities. Three semester hours directly related to teaching students with physical impairments or other health impairments or an appropriate certification as a special education teacher in Texas.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to interact and manage student behavior

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinate with the general education/Special Ed teacher to provide direct service consistent with the curriculum and education goals contained in the Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plan or needs based on the PRS program.

2. Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee, 504 committee meeting or PRS services meeting regarding the interpretation of medical information, appropriate placement, and goal setting for students according to district procedures.

3. Assist in the evaluation of student progress.

4. Use adaptive equipment or alter existing equipment to provide students with individualized programs.

5. Collaborate with educational, therapeutic, and health services regarding the provision of homebound services.

6. Adapt or recommend adaptation of educational assignments to deliver in the home or hospital setting.

7. Consult with district and outside personnel regarding the physical and medical needs of the student.

8. Provide staff development with regards to the delivery of homebound services.

9. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required for each program area (Special Education, 504 or PRS)

10. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy

11. Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.

12. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

13. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

14. Assesses and responds to needs related to job responsibilities.

15. Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of homebound service.

16. Assist in the selection of materials, equipment, and other adaptive materials.

17. Develop and maintain effective relationships with parents.

18. Develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignment.

19. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

20. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director of Special Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Students

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Communicate verbally and in writing

Read, understand, and analyze policies, procedures and assessment data

Use computers and assistive adaptive devices

Maintain control under stress

Coordinate programs

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Drive personal vehicle daily; hearing and visual acuity; intelligible speech; District-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchairs or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. May be at greater risk for infection than the average person.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation for professional personnel.



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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.