Special Education Homebound Teacher

Denton Independent School District; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton Independent School District is seeking a Special Education instructor to provide individualized academic support and instruction for students residing in facilities for medical or psychological reasons. The role collaborates with teachers, parents, and district staff to ensure IEP compliance and continued academic progress.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas Special Education teaching certificate, and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive PK–12 curriculum knowledge and instructional practices.
• Working knowledge of behavior management strategies and learning principles.
• Working knowledge of special education instructional supports and accommodations.
• Ability to engage students with significant behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and materials for individual needs.
• Modify curricula with homebound and IEP requirements as needed.
• Coordinate with home campus and facility staff to implement instructional goals.
• Deliver homebound instruction while maintaining district standards for confidentiality.
• Adapt schedule to accommodate facility operations.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Curriculum alignment

Behavior management

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Special Education Director

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Dept./School: Special Education

Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

PC Assignment Code: 29106

Duty Days: 187 days per school year

Insight: Teacher

Primary Purpose:

Provide individualized or small group academic support and instruction to students who reside in a facility for medical and/or psychological reasons, ensuring alignment with curriculum goals and compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Collaborate with teachers of record, parents, and district staff to facilitate continued academic progress, emotional well-being, and adherence to State and district policies.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clear driving history

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical teaching experience or one (1) year of full-time teaching experience (preferred)
• Special Education experience or experience in a similar position (preferred)
• Experience with working with students in residential facilities (preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of PK–12 curriculum and instructional practices
• Working knowledge of behavior management strategies and learning principles
• Working knowledge of special education instructional supports and accommodations
• Ability to instruct and engage students with significant behavioral challenges
• Advanced organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with facility staff while maintaining district policies, procedures, and student confidentiality
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Responsibilities

• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
• Work cooperatively with other special education campus teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established by Individual Education Programs (IEP)
• Cooperate with members of the home campus in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
• Implement, as designed by the student’s teacher of record and other cooperating professionals, an instructional program for each homebound student assigned
• Cooperate with facility staff to implement homebound instruction while maintaining both district and facility standards
• Flexibility with schedule changes to accommodate facility