ESS Resource Teacher

TITLE :                      ESS Resource Teacher

CLASSIFICATION : Certified

REPORTS TO :        School Administrator

SUMMARY :

The ESS Resource Teacher’s basic function is to support an inclusion environment, and work with students individually, in small groups and within their own classroom. The ESS Teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, school psychologist, and other staff. This teacher adapts curriculum, serves as a liaison with resources, and provides assessments and interventions based upon testing and observation. This Teacher serves as an important member of a team, and is able to design individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to personalize learning goals and make modifications and accommodations for each student. The ESS Teacher is

expected to carry out duties and responsibilities under the supervision and guidance of the school principal, assistant principal and / or teacher on special assignment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Implementation of Instructional Program

• ESS Self-Contained Teachers are expected to teach students individually, in a group, and within their own classroom.
• Develops or adapts materials and teaching strategies.
• Assess students with long or short-term learning difficulties.
• Collaborates with other staff members : classroom teachers, psychologist, and others to identify student’s individual needs and to define appropriate curriculum based activities to assist each student’s learning.
• Be a valuable and participatory member of the School Based Problem Solving Team to enact interventions towards student progress when referred by a teacher.
• Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each special education student : establish personalized goals and address each student’s abilities.
• Reviews the IEP with the student’s parents, administrators, and classroom teacher.
• Design and teach appropriate curricula, assign work geared toward each student’s needs and abilities. Evaluate homework and classroom assignment progress.
• Use patience and best practices in teaching to motivate students. Accept differences and use culturally sensitive learning interventions to acknowledge each student’s style of learning.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, policies, and administrative requirements.
• Meet with administrators and parents to inform them of their student’s progress.
• Make suggestions for home learning.
• Shall help students develop emotionally, teach socially acceptable behavior and teach daily living skills to help prepare students for increased learning and maturity.
• Teachers will prepare and implement the individual education plan (IEP) according to state / national guidelines.
• The ESS Teacher will complete and submit substitute evaluation forms through the principal to the Human Resources Department

B. Supervision of Students

C. School Operations

D. Participation in In-Service Programs

E. Interaction with Parents

F. Interaction with Staff

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor's Degree or higher

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :

One year experience teaching in a ESS classroom preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The working environment is the normal classroom setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Nine-month year, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

EVALUATION :

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of certified staff.

SALARY LINK : Certified Teacher