Resource Teacher at Heritage Elementary

POSITION TITLE:  Elementary Resource Teacher 

DEPARTMENT: Special Education  

SCHOOL LEVEL: Elementary 

STATUS:  Certified – Contract  

HOURS OF WORK / CALENDAR: 40 hours / 187-calendar 

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a special education resource classroom.  The person in this position is expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for an elementary environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. They will participate in professional activities as well as extracurricular and/or academic support activities. 

This position is part of the special education team and reports to the principal.   

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials and tests to facilitate active learning. 

• Instruct, encourage and monitor students' learning--adjusting strategies as needed to optimize learning. 

• Assign, grade and provide feedback on class work, homework, tests and assignments. 

• Maintain accurate, complete records of students' progress--and prepare all required related documentation. 

• Participate and contribute as requested in meetings with department, school, district, parents and community. 

• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with district rules and procedures. 

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. 

• Participate in extracurricular and academic support activities as assigned. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  

• Kansas elementary teaching license with High Incidence K-12 endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience. 

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability background 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers and staff 

• Ability to identify areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired result. 

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)

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