ASE/Resource Teacher

Diocese of Venice in Florida•Fort Myers, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for organizing, implementing, and supporting modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of Resource students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Teachers are expected to support the Catholic Church's teachings and value system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education; focus on special education is preferred.
Certified K-12 ESE.
Hold a current, 5-year renewable Professional Florida Educator Certificate; a 3-4 year non-renewable Temporary Florida Educator Certificate or be eligible for certification.
Strong understanding and knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs.
Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Pass a FDLE Level 2 background check.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Student Support Team (SST) to manage caseload of students on student support plans.
Work with Student Support Tier Teams on helping teachers to identify and manage students in Tier 2 and 3 needing support inside and out of the classroom.
Assist teachers in applying differentiated instruction/intervention strategies in their classrooms for struggling students.
Perform classroom observations on struggling students and meet with SST and teachers to discuss findings.
Meet with classroom teachers to discuss student progress and to make an action plan to meet the students’ learning goals.
Work with students individually or in small groups (pull in or push out) to administer and implement the SSP.
Facilitate transition for students exiting the program.
Provide resource room support for regular classroom testing, project completion, make-up work, and standardized testing.
Teach study skills/strategies to all students during Resource Time.
Other duties as assigned.