Homebound Teacher (General) - Part-Time

Education Service Center Region 11 (TX) • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Homebound Teacher is responsible for providing the highest quality instruction to special education and/or general education students who are confined to the home for a temporary amount of time. Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) teachers provide students with appropriate educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The Homebound Teacher will accommodate or modify instructional material when needed per a student's IEP or Section 504.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Valid Texas teaching certification required.
• Three years' experience teaching assigned subject material preferred.
• Arts background preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience collaborating with others to develop interdisciplinary academic products/classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Directors' policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Establish a system of student evaluation within the guidelines adopted by the school district.
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed and required.
• Teach within the courses of study for the subject areas at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district.
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes.
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Endeavor to create a learning environment that integrates students' artistic abilities with their academic and physical studies.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Collaborate with special education teachers on students' Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTSO meetings.
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district's uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment.
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development workshops, as required.
• Create and maintain positive communication with administration, staff, faculty, students, and parents.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree