Resource Teacher-Sr High (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Teacher is directly responsible to the building administrator for assistance in the development of mental, social, emotional, and physical growth of each pupil by providing educational support.

Requirements

Current Kansas State teaching license at the secondary level
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Is present during those hours when the teacher has an assigned responsibility with pupils while school is in session
Prepares completely and adequately to carry out his/her responsibilities to his/her pupils
Performs the necessary administrative work related to the assignment, including completion of all reports required by the teaching assignment and the building administration
Attends all staff conferences, individual conferences between teacher and administrator, and is available for pupil and parent conferences, including conferences for writing IEP's and staffing for special education
Supervises pupils in and around the school building for a reasonable period of time before and after the school day
Conducts instructional programs in a manner consistent with the curricular objectives of the course
Teaches with an understanding and respect for the individuality of each pupil
Teaches with a scrupulous regard for honesty and accuracy without distortion or falsification
Evaluates his/her instruction in a continual effort to meet the highest standards set by the teaching profession
Adheres strictly to professional ethics
Maintains and enforces discipline and pupil control and enforces school regulations
Makes necessary referrals of pupils to other professional personnel or specialist
Makes provisions to ensure that substitute teachers will have adequate direction in their work
Fully performs supplemental assignments, if any, in a professional manner
Conducts tasks such as planning, grading, and telephone conferences
Undertakes efforts, which promote professional growth at his/her own discretion
Collects and accounts through appropriate records all money to be used for educational purposes and exercises reasonable care to ensure that any money collected will not be lost
Reports all cases of suspected child abuse or neglect
Carries out the duties and responsibilities, which are assigned
Observes, enforces, and is directed by the policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the school district
Attends programs designed for the involvement of parents, students, and community patrons when school is not in session as determined by the school building committee
Assumes responsibility for keeping parents informed between grading periods when pupil performance is less than satisfactory or when performance deviates from reasonable expectation for an individual pupil
Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.