Res Tchr, Dist, ACAT, IDEA

Summary

The District Resource Teacher will provide technical assistance, curriculum support, and training to school and district staff related to effective instructional practices and models for the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

All district employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Provides relevant information, materials, resources, and support to district and school staff related to educating student with ASD.
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of best practices in specified content area.
• Develops and conducts professional development for targeted audience in specified content areas regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
• Provides coaching to targeted audience in order to improve instruction, classroom organization and management, and effective implementation of district provided resources.
• Conducts data conferences with classroom teachers to interpret data and plan instruction.
• Models effective teaching techniques when presenting to groups and other professionals.
• Assists specified content supervisor in developing model lesson plans and curriculum development.
• Meets regularly with building administrators regarding classroom practices and provide ongoing feedback with specified content supervisor.
• Continues to develop professional expertise through professional readings, trainings and conferences.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Communications:
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge:
Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgment:
Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management:
Develops project plans, coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and, on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning & Organization:
Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

NOTE:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in classroom teaching, with two years of related management or supervisory experience required. Successful ASD classroom experience or ASD classroom support experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Language

Skills:

Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectively presents to managers, the public, and school board.

Mathematical

Skills:

Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office

Physical

Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands:
Up to 10 pounds

Reaching

Activities:

Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead

Environmental Conditions:

Noise Intensity 3 moderate

This position requires traveling to various school sites, work locations and/or community organizations throughout the district. This…