The Resource Teacher provides academic instruction to students with special needs in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role develops or modifies curricula and prepares lessons and instructional materials appropriate to students’ ability levels, with learning activities intended to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher may work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned and maintains detailed student progress records in accordance with district policy and government regulations. The Resource Specialist Teacher’s primary responsibility is to provide direct instruction. As a member of the IEP team, the teacher also coordinates, consults on, and delivers special education services to students in the local resource specialist program. The teacher participates in identification, assessment, instructional planning, and implementation, supporting students from referral through delivery of special education services. Instruction is provided one-to-one or in small groups for specified periods, addressing goals and objectives in the written IEP. Instruction may take place in the resource room, regular classroom, or another appropriate setting.
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