Homebound Lead Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teacher certification in Elementary or Secondary Education
• Valid Texas teacher certification in Special Education
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a special education teacher
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience with students who are receiving homebound services
• Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating, coaching and teaching other teachers

About the role

Direct and coach the full-time and after-hours homebound services providers by assisting in the continuation of the educational program for students receiving special education services who are unable to attend school and/or class due to illness or injury.

Organize and supervise the pregnancy services for student receiving special education services in collaboration with CEHI, including attending all ARD’s for after hours and students receiving pregnancy services.

Assist in updating the IEP for each student receiving long-term homebound.

Cook with state assessments for students receiving homebound services.

Maintain accurate and complete homebound services records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education, goals and objectives.

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with families and other CFISD staff.

Acquire professional growth through attending workshops, seminars, conferences, reading professional materials and/or obtaining course work at institutes of higher learning.

Confers with the counselors concerning newly referred student’s admission to the program as well as the student’s re-entrance to the campus classroom.

Serves on the ARD committee.

Responsibilities

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate special education supervisor.

Benefits

193 days (where probation/term contract info goes)

Pay

Pay grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees (Pay grade information goes here)

Schedule

Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

Frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Contact Information

Leslie Villere, Assistant Director of Special Education

Human Resources