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 illness, injury or accident.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned (General Education, Special Education and ESL Certification, preferred) ex: Core Subjects, Generalist, Self Contained 1-8

Valid Texas Driver’s License with a clear driving history and reliable transportation

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of various forms of technology including software and specialized equipment

Ability to instruct students in varied, complex conditions and environments

Strong organizational and time management skills; effective communication skills in a variety of ways

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans.

2. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills to effectively serve multiple campuses.

3. Participate in General Education, Homebound or ARD Committee meetings to provide guidelines/procedures for homebound services.

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. Build and maintain a positive and professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and stakeholders within the community.

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

10. Collaborate with student records/campus to accurately reflect student attendance.

11. Collaborate with families and campus to ensure smooth transition of student going back to the campus setting.

12. Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student records and situations following the guidelines of FERPA.

13. Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Prosper ISD and follow directives from supervisor.

14. Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; may be required lifting and positioning students; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, telephone, copier, fax machine, shredder and calculator.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress