Teacher – Homebound – Special Education – 2025-2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title

Teacher – Homebound – Special Education

Department

Campus Based

Reports To

Special Education Director

Compensation

Teacher Pay Scale

Days

187

Revised: 04/17/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Homebound Teacher participates as a member of the instructional staff in planning for teaching, motivating students, developing classroom climate, managing the classroom, interacting with pupils and evaluating pupils.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Plan the long-and short-range objectives for assigned courses
• Develop lesson plans with the appropriate TEKS by coordinating with campus teachers or by using District frameworks
• Ensure that students and teachers will have adult supervision during class sessions
• Collect and use a variety of information to guide the growth and development of individual pupils
• Demonstrate effective teaching methods and select appropriate teaching materials using a variety of activities to develop student interest and performance
• Establish standards for individual pupils in terms of ability levels
• Create a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development
• Manage pupil behavior and activities to allow for learning
• Evaluate and provides feedback on pupil performance continuously by utilizing a variety of sources to insure mastery of the essential elements
• Teach for cognitive, affective, and/or psychomotor learning and transfer
• Administer appropriate standardized tests, i.e., TAKS, SDAA, class tests or other evaluations
• Develop and update per student Individual Educational Program (IEP)
• Maintain accurate student accounting records and other reports in compliance with local and state requirements
• Participate in in-service workshops
• Participate in extracurricular activities as assigned
• Plan for and engage in professional development
• Participate in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities
• Confer with pupils’ regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction
• Submit grades earned in homebound teaching to school counselor/data processing
• Coordinate attendance accounting with the appropriate person
• Maintain a current teacher’s daily schedule in the Special Education office
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of this position; however, the supervision of students is required. Direct the work of instructional aide(s).

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Office equipment – persona computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Communication equipment – radio communication equipment, cellular telephone
• Video monitoring equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling.
• Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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