Hospital/Homebound Teacher-Special Education

Ascension Parish School Board; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Parish School Board is seeking a Hospital/Homebound Teacher to develop and implement instructional programs for hospital/homebound students in Ascension Parish. The role reports to the Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance / Supervisor of Special Education and requires a Louisiana teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree.

The teacher will design individualized programs, coordinate with parents and teachers, and deliver standards-aligned instruction while maintaining timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
• Education criteria as established by the School Board.

Responsibilities

• Designs a program that meets the individual needs of hospital/homebound students by developing an appropriate IEP.
• Contacts parents, regular classroom teachers, administrators, and other appropriate personnel to participate in the development of the IEP within specified timelines.
• Implements lesson plans to meet the individual needs of hospital/homebound students in accordance with IEPs.
• Maintains documentation and records as required by state, local and federal policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

• Job ID: 5978110
• Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Location: Ascension Parish Schools LeBlanc Special Services - Gonzales, Louisiana
• Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Title: Hospital / Homebound Teacher

Job Type: 352

Position Reports To: Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance / Supervisor of Special Education

Pay Grade: T-1

FLSA Status: Exempt

Assignment Period: 182 Days

Summary of Position's Purpose

Develops and implements an instructional program which meets the needs of hospital/homebound students.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Bachelor’s degree. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate. Additional criteria as established by the School Board.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs a program that meets the individual needs of hospital/homebound students by developing an appropriate Individualized Education Program in accordance with State Department of Education guidelines.
• Contacts parents, regular classroom teachers, administrators, and other appropriate personnel to participate in the development of the Individualized Education Program within specified timelines.
• Implements lesson plans to meet the individual needs of hospital/homebound students in accordance with Individualized Education programs.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individual students.
• Assesses student progress on a regular basis and sends progress reports to school/parents at the conclusion of hospital/homebound program or with report cards.
• Implements ESY screening procedures, completes appropriate paperwork and maintains documentation in accordance with guidelines.
• Completes all reports and paperwork accurately and within prescribed timelines. Maintain records as required by state, local and federal policies and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Implements the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching in all teaching-learning situations.
• Participates in all in-service training as well as other professional growth and development activities.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and other staff members to plan and implement appropriate programming and record keeping for hospital/homebound students.
• Plans instructional program with other faculty as appropriate.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing administrative regulations and school board policies.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs other duties as required.

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

• Instructional Components
  • Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
  • Lesson Plans
  • Instruction
  • Collaborate with colleagues and departments
  • Grade papers
  • Take and record attendance
  • Enter/Average grades
  • Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
• Supervision
  • Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
  • Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
  • Supervision of students in the classroom
  • Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies
  • Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned
• Non-instructional Components
  • Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
  • Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
  • Attend training sessions
  • Attend IEP meetings
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences
  • Attend back-to-school and open-house events
  • Attend graduation
  • Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings
  • Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee
  • Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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