Resource Teacher

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Resource Teacher plans and delivers instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, interests, backgrounds, and abilities. The role includes supporting curriculum development and implementation, creating an appropriate learning environment, assessing student progress, maintaining classroom order, and collaborating with colleagues, students, parents, support personnel, and school administration. The teacher also maintains required records, supports school improvement initiatives, follows applicable laws and District policies, and responds appropriately to indicators of student distress or abuse. This position is combined with a 1/2 Intervention Support role to make a full-time position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate covering the appropriate area of responsibility.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations concerning student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to work effectively under deadlines, high workload volume, and multitasking requirements.
Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and maintain energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience managing business or department functions and staff.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and developing a comprehensive plan to implement and evaluate those objectives.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Guide the learning process toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and similar activities, and communicate them to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Diagnose students’ learning strengths and weaknesses regularly, seeking assistance from District specialists when appropriate.
Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers, work cooperatively with department heads or grade-level chairmen, and evaluate the effectiveness of assignments.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet school and District policy requirements.
Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
Establish an appropriate testing environment and maintain test security.