JOB TITLE: HIEPE Home Instructor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:  NON-EXEMPT  

REPORTS TO: HIPPY/HIEPE Programs Strategist

PAY GRADE:  Paraprofessional 030 (176 days)

DEPARTMENT: State/Federal Programs

DATE REVISED: 12/2023

 

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Conduct home visits to parents in the Irving ISD community to implement, conduct, and role play dedicated curriculum consisting of literacy, social emotional learning, fitness, food and nutrition. 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & PROVISIONS:

1. Position is subject to the IISD Home Instruction requirements.
2. Academic Extension Home Instructors are required to follow the Home Visitation program implementation, weekly Role play training, and professional development requirements as directed by Coordinator
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule
4. Possess a valid Texas class c driver’s license and proof of insurance
5. Must have reliable transportation             

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum Education:   

• High School Diploma, GED  
• Early childhood knowledge (preferred but not required)

 

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent oral expression, reading, and writing ability
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Be comfortable visiting homes in the community
• Ability to work collaboratively in group settings 
• Strong conflict-resolution skills
• Current or previous HIPPY/HIEPE parent or HIPPY Instructor (preferred)
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish or other languages)

 

Minimum Experience:  

• Experience working with children/students or parents

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Participate in staff development as required by the Irving Independent School District for personal and professional growth.
2. Conducts enrollment for prospective students and returning students. 
3. Administers assessments and screenings as required by program.
4. Schedules appointments with assigned families and records contact information into web-based data tracking system.
5. Organizes curriculum and supplies for each individual family assigned by administrator. 
6. Meet with assigned Home Instruction caseload of parents on a weekly basis, in the home, campus, or in a virtual format. Home instructor will use role-play as a technique to explain curriculum, learning goals, and academic target to parents.
7. Maintain and update Home Visitation family files and enter information on to a designated web-based data tracking system. 
8. Participates in weekly training professional development with administrators. 
9. Enter and update home visit, parent meeting, and field trip attendance into web-based data tracking system
10. Participate in all regular Home Visitation sponsored activities (i.e. Field trips, End of Year Celebrations, Recruitment events, TEXAS HIPPY Kick Off), etc.
11. Work with HIPPY/HIEPE administrators and Parent Engagement Coordinators to increase parent involvement in the campuses. 
12. Refer appropriate families in need of information/assistance to the Coordinator/Specialist for evaluation and social services referrals as needed.
13. Meets with Testing Facilitator & Data Analyst to analyze visit tracker reports regarding curriculum delivery, resources provided, attendance, assessment results, and home visit contact information.
14. Conduct recruitment of appropriate families in need of information/assistance to the Home Visitation extension program as directed by the Coordinator/Specialist as needed.
15. Assists in the supervision of children, preparation, and clean up after monthly parent meetings as assigned by administrators.
16. Prepares and submits monthly reimbursement mileage reports.  
17. Maintains confidentiality of information received from parents, administrators, and other campus personnel. 
18. Performs office responsibilities and other duties as requested by administrators. 

 

EQUIPMENT USED:  laptop computer, copier, telephone, iPad, MiFi, Mobile devices

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

 

Mental Demands Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills while under stress. Must work on multiple projects simultaneously while still meeting deadlines. Work within tight deadlines. Occasional in-district and out of district travel. Once a year out of state travel as may require HIPPY International. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Carry up to 10 LBS. 

 

Physical Demands: Frequent in-district and occasional in-state travel.  Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

 

Environment:  Frequent home visits

 

Safety:  Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions and guidelines.

 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve workplace safety.