Priority Listing Lower School Resource Teacher

Lower School Resource Teacher

To receive full consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter, current CV, and a list of three references (to be contacted, with permission). All materials will be kept confidential. To apply, please send required documents to

SUMMARY: The Lower School Resource Teacher works with and supports lower school teachers in identifying, developing, and applying assessment and instructional intervention strategies designed to improve student learning in specific areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while, in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in collaboration with EC teachers to organize and facilitate first grade readiness
• Work with individual students, kindergarten to grade 4
• Create and oversee implementation of educational plans with lower school teachers
• Manage assessment for lower school applicants
• Collaborate with Admission Director on new student applicants and attend related interviews
• Facilitate and interpret academic assessments
• Teach support classes and/or blocks as designated
• Provide substitution as needed for lower school classrooms
• Assist with the selection and production of instructional and supplementary materials/supplies
• Track and maintain learning goals and strategies
• Proctor any tests that require more time or other accommodations
• Attend related meetings (Care Group, Faculty, etc.)
• Maintain necessary documentation for students’ records
• Continue professional growth through participation in educational opportunities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certificate in Waldorf Teacher Training
• Credentialed Teacher and/or Educational Therapist Certificate
• IEP/504 familiarity and/or experience

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extra Lesson Certificate
• Educational Therapist experience
• Resource Specialist Certificate
• Advanced Degree in Education

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Child Abuse reporting laws
• Waldorf School of Orange County Parent Handbook
• Waldorf School of Orange County Employee Handbook

ABILITY TO:

• Model core Waldorf values
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Work through imitation as opposed to intellectualizing or narrating
• Promote the school and its mission effectively
• Maintain confidentiality about a child or a family situation with discretion and tact
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Comply with school policies and follow procedures