SPED Teacher, Homebound

SPED Teacher, Homebound

MIDLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Services - Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5616942

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

POSITION: Special Education Teacher/Homebound

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 187

PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary

DIVISION: Assigned campuses

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES: Assigned teacher assistant(s), if applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate, Special Education certified
• Be eligible for the appropriate Probationary Certificate through a TEA approved Teacher Certification Program

Experience: Student teaching or approved internship or approved Alternative Teacher Certification Program training

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction and address individual needs of the students.
• Work closely with campus, nurses, principals, counselors, and teachers to discuss attendance, schedules, grades.

• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for duties and/or extracurricular activities as assigned and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
• Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board policies, administrative regulations, and students’ IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by the principal.
• Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

• Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.
• Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school's mission.

• Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and…