Resource Teacher - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac Maryland is hiring a Resource Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

This role could be full time or part time and will report to the Principal.

The salary for this role is $30,000 - $55,000 with excellent benefits.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: cgreen

Principal Responsibilities:

* Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church

* Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students

* Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards

* Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills

* Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion

* Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time

* Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom

* Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom

* Provide direct support to students in their general education classes

* Proctor tests

* Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions

* Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies

* Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats

* Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person

* Attend the following school events (required):
Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days

* Perform other related duties as required

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree

* Coursework in special education, or applicable experience

* One year of relevant experience preferred

* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff

* Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence

* Excellent organizational skills

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies

* Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction

* Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally

* Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment