Resource Teacher

Overview

General

Summary:

Under general supervision, instructs students identified with a disability under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), directly or indirectly through services indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related area with previous student teaching experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Valid SC Teaching License (any applicable area)

Must have current government issued identification

8 Hours/190 Days

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The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

Under general supervision, instructs students identified with a disability under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), directly or indirectly through services indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Teaches supplemental concepts and skills to children placed in regular classroom situations who are classified as having a disability under IDEA as indicated on the IEP; instructs students in academic and functional skills.
• Administers curriculum based measures to collect data for reevaluation and progress monitoring of student performance; demonstrates and evaluates the effectiveness of both formative and summative assessments; analyzes assessment data in relation to student learning and develops instructional strategies to close the learning and performance gap and fulfill IEP goals and objectives.
• Plans, directs, and conducts Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's); develops goals and objectives for each program.
• Serves as case manager for assigned students; oversees annual review and triennial reevaluation processes; assigns team members; notifies general education teachers of students  testing and instructional accommodations and modifications.
• Designs and facilitates engaging lesson plans and classroom activities; organizes classrooms for daily instruction.
• Employs a variety of 21st century instructional methods and techniques consistent with the needs, capabilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the student as indicated by the IEP; utilizes special teaching tools, techniques and equipment as appropriate.
• Stays abreast of current district instructional materials.
• Instructs students in the proper use, care and operation of computers and other applicable equipment.
• Supervises activities of assigned instructional assistant(s) (if applicable) which involves such duties as planning and reviewing work, and providing instruction, guidance, and training.
• Prepares various records and forms such as lesson plans, daily and weekly activity plans, assessments, IEP's, daily behavior report cards, behavior intervention plans, anecdotal records, material requisitions, discipline reports, etc.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Selects, requests, and maintains an inventory of instructional aides, technology tools, equipment, and supplies needed for daily activities; provides for safe storage and proper use of all materials, equipment and tools.
• Effectively uses…