PART TIME SPED- HOMEBOUND

NAVASOTA ISD
Administration 705 E. Washington Ave. Navasota, Texas 77868 Ph. 936.825.4200 ? Fax. 936-825-4297 www.navasotaisd.org LearningLeadingSucceeding Dr. Stu Musick, Superintendent

Job Title	Homebound Teacher Wage/Hour Status
Reports to	Director Special Education Pay Range
Dept./School	Grimes County SPED Co-Op Date Revised

Primary Purpose: Provide educational services in a hospital/home setting to eligible general
education students who are temporarily unable to attend classes on their home campus due to
serious medical needs including illness.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level
assigned (General Education required, Special Education and/or ESL Certification, preferred)
Valid Texas Driver’s License with a clear driving history and reliable transportation

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of various forms of technology including Edgenuity, Google
Ability to instruct students in varied, complex conditions and environments
Strong organizational and time management skills; effective communication skills
Knowledge of general curriculum and instruction across multiple levels
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations for IDEA
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to problem solve
Project Management skills

Experience:
Minimum of three years as a classroom teacher.
Experience implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and
Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI), Trauma Informed Care, Social-Emotional Needs, and/or
Problem Solving Models at the classroom, school, or district level.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Demonstrate knowledge of and implement 504 Plans

Demonstrate organizational and time management skills to effectively serve students across
multiple campuses and facilities
It is the policy of the Navasota Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, or disability in its environment practices as
required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1975, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended & the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

Navasota ISD and its Career and Technology Education Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or
employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Participate in regular 504 or SST meetings to provide procedures for homebound services

Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be self-driven
and independent while supporting and working with other homebound team members

Collaborate with students’ teachers of record regularly to secure assignments/activities and any
special information needed to provide engaging instruction to meet the students’ needs

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

Assess student progress through formal/informal testing and effectively collaborate and
communicate with building staff, parents and students to ensure student’s success

Build and maintain a positive and professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents,
campus staff, hospital staff and various stakeholders within the community

Maintain professional relationships and educational discussions, as needed, with health and
medical service providers in the student’s home/hospital

Collaborate with student records/campus to accurately reflect student attendance and grades

Collaborate with families regularly to nurture regular family communication

Collaborate with families and campus student support team to ensure smooth transition of
student going back to the campus setting with a Student Support Plan

Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student records and situations following the
guidelines of FERPA & HIPPAA Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Navasota ISD and
follow directives from supervisor

Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor

Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy,
procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress
It is the policy of the Navasota Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, or disability in its environment practices as
required by Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1975, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended & the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.

Navasota ISD and its Career and Technology Education Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, or national origin in its educational programs, activities, or
employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.