Homebound Teacher Job Arlington area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Homebound Teacher
Teacher/Professional - Special Education - Homebound Teacher

Grades PK-6

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 02/01/2026

Closing Date 05/30/2027

ROLE AND PURPOSE:

To provide direct and facilitated educational services in the hospital/home to eligible general education and special education students who are temporarily unable to attend classes on their home campus due to serious illness, injury or accidents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Must hold a valid general education Texas Teacher Certification for the level at which instruction is to occur, which could be kindergarten through 12th grade.
Valid Texas special education teaching certificate with required endorsements (preferred).
Valid Texas Driver's License with a clear driving history and reliable transportation.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrate the ability to utilize various forms of electronic equipment and software including visual and audio telecommunication system, web-based systems, information retrieval and data management systems as well as Office software components.
Able to instruct students in varied, complicated conditions and environments.
Able to work with students in crisis situations due to acute, catastrophic illnesses or injuries while demonstrating flexibility and empathy.

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years excellent teaching experience.
Knowledge of the core curriculum areas of instruction (at all levels) and experience working with special needs students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Demonstrate knowledge of and implement 504 Plans and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills to effectively serve multiple campuses; manage frequent schedule changings and interruptions.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be self-driven and independent while supporting and working with the homebound leaders and team members.
Participate in General Education Homebound (GEH) or ARD committee meetings as assigned by the department leaders.
Contact the student's teachers regularly to secure assignments and any special information needed to provide engaging instruction and meet the student's needs.
Facilitate the transportation of student assignments and implementation of instructional activities provided by the student's campus teacher of record and/or assigned tasks through the district's digital curriculum system.
Implement engaging and effective instruction within and across disciplines, taking into consideration the cognitive, affective and physical abilities of each student due to the current medical conditions and treatments.
Utilize appropriate technology needed to enhance and deliver instruction.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

Serve as a liaison between school faculty/staff and the student/parent for delivery of instructional services
Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student records and situations.
Maintain all data records as required as part of the homebound services department and compliance related regulations.
Work with families and campus staff to ensure smooth transition of students going back to the regular school setting.
Maintain regular communication with the homebound department leads and other team members including changes in individual team member's schedules and student medical circumstances.
Pursue guidance, feedback and suggestions from the homebound department leaders.

SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

Compile, maintain, and submit all reports, records, and other documents as assigned.
Assess student progress and effectively collaborate and communicate with building staff, parents and students to ensure student's success.

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

Build and maintain a positive relationship with assigned students and parents
Maintain an organized and safe learning experience and environment
Provide vigilant supervision of the student while providing instruction in the student's home to alert the parent/designee of any concerns.
Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral or reporting actions

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, yourself, equipment and materials.

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and stakeholders within the community.
Maintain professional relationships and educational discussions, as need, with outside health and medical service providers in the student's home.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Participate in professional development in areas that will improve implementation of the student's academic instruction.
Participate in weekly homebound services PLC meetings.
Consider other professional learning as recommended by the supervising coordinator.
Develop annual personal growth goals for continuous professional learning.

MISCELLANEOUS

Maintain required vaccinations and receive an annual flu shot, due to the medically fragile students…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language