Middle School Resource Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis•O’Fallon, MO

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job SummaryMission Implementation Actively live and uphold the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus” Model the mission of the Catholic Church in daily life, following the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ Create a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures each student’s academic, spiritual, social-emotional, and developmental growth, tailored to their age, grade level, and individual abilities The Middle School Resource Teacher: Provides targeted support through individualized and small-group instruction for students experiencing academic challenges in the general education setting Oversees two sections of Supported Study Hall designed for students with identified disabilities who require ongoing executive-functioning support Consistently monitors, documents, and communicates student progress in all service areas and interventions Collaborates closely with general education teachers to ensure students with diverse learning needs can access the curriculum and succeed within the general education classroom

Requirements

Knowledgeable in effective instructional and intervention strategies to support students with a wide range of disabilities and learning needs
Adapt quickly and effectively to unexpected situations
Maintain confidentiality in all student-related matters
Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and productive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Use sound judgment to implement policies and procedures relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities in a variety of situations

Responsibilities

Use specialized instructional techniques to assist students with learning needs in the general education classroom
Provide high-quality instruction through small-group or one-on-one support to students with identified learning needs
Analyze relevant data to evaluate student progress and the effectiveness of instruction
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and areas of need
Create individualized goals for students based on present levels of performance
Monitor progress toward goals using various methods of data collection
Update progress monitoring documents and share quarterly reports with parents/guardians
Revise student support plans at the end of each academic year to reflect student growth and evolving needs
Support general education teachers in accommodating diverse learning needs by offering differentiated strategies, instructional adjustments, and guidance on implementing accommodations in individual student support plans
Ensure that all services and accommodations listed in student support plans are implemented with fidelity
Serve as a liaison between families and teachers when concerns arise regarding the implementation of student support plans
Provide direct student support services (ex: check-in/check-out, emotional-regulation breaks, etc.) as needed
Actively participate in weekly CARE Team meetings
Attend scheduled department meetings
Administer schoolwide assessments, including standardized testing (Aimsweb, NWEA) and DIAL screenings