Homebound Teacher; General Education​/Section INTERNAL

Position: Homebound Teacher; General Education/Section 504 INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Homebound Teacher;
General Education/Section 504 INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Job Status: OPEN Posting Date: 10/21/2025 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 district wide 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