Current Status: Accepting Applications
Deadline: Until Filled
Job Title: Homebound Teacher
Reports to: Campus Administrator
Position: Full-time
Dept. / School: East or West Campus
Primary Role and Purpose:
Working under the direction of the Campus Administrators, the Homebound Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere in which the student will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals, and objectives.
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution.
Special Education Certification required for Special Ed. Homebound Instruction.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Valid Texas' Driver's License and transportation available.
Skills:
Ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles.
Broad knowledge of subject matter, and knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students.
Considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility are required to deal with students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
Creativity and adaptive thinking required to match teaching objectives, learning strategies, and instructional plans with students' abilities.
Ability to provide learning experiences in a variety of settings.
Ability to effectively manage student behavior.
Ability to implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Highly proficient and skilled in current technology necessary to do the job well.
Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, social circumstances, and abilities.
Establish and maintain positive and harmonious working relationships with team members and administration.
Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Planning and Preparation
Implement instructional activities provided by student's teacher of record including any modifications/accommodations designed in the student's IEP, 504 plan and/or homebound instructional plan.
Provide learning environment that meets the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Provide instructional assistance to students that is clear, compelling and engaging.
Deliver instructional strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations and best practices.
Assessment/Evaluation
Carry out responsibilities for test administrators, i.e., handle materials in a secure manner.
Provide appropriate feedback to the student's teacher of record regarding student progress during homebound sessions.
Maintain specific records of data collection.
Intervention/Direct Services
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students.
Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs.
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.
Technology
Use appropriate technology in instructional delivery.
Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.
Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.
Collaboration
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community.
Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student standards.
Maintain effective communication with parents to solicit input in relation to student needs.
Collaborate with peers to create quality instructional environment.
Serve as liaison between the school and the home for the delivery of instructional services to general education, special education or compensatory homebound instruction.
Participate in ARD/staff meetings when appropriate.
Professional Responsibilities
Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the professional Code of Ethics.
Perform and fulfill professional responsibilities.
Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
Demonstrate punctuality, regular attendance, and carry out assigned duties.
Maintain confidentiality.
Job Related Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand, and talk or hear and sometimes walk. Some movement throughout the classroom is generally necessary to facilitate learning. Occasionally, the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally stoop, bend, push or lift items. The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output. Light lifting of materials and other objects associated with a classroom environment is required (e.g., laptops, books, teaching aids, up to approximately 20-40 lbs.)
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material on computers, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires extensive use of computers and frequent use of hands and fingers to enter or type data. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
It is expected that on occasion, field trips may be made. Individual should be willing to contribute directly and indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom, which may include working hours in addition to the regular school day. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Individual must maintain emotional control under stress.
Equal Opportunity Employer
El Paso Academy Inc., is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, martial/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.