Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher ) – Job

Position Type:
Elementary (Allendale-Fairfax Elementary School, High‑Needs School)

Date Posted: 7/28/2025 | Closing Date:
Until Filled

Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
• Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests.
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required; analyzes individual student progress and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
• Cooperates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance; provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
• Provides for availability to students and parents for education‑related purposes when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life, conduct, and behavior in a fair and just manner.
• Provides for professional growth through an on‑going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co‑curricular or other activities as assigned.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the chain of command as designated by board policies and administrative procedures.
• Presents a positive image of the District at all times.
• Willingly performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience: Education and experience as required by state certification authorities.

Knowledge: Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school District which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position; knowledge of lesson‑plan development methods and materials; knowledge of records, forms and reports; knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used daily; knowledge of counseling methods for handling academic and adjustment problems; and knowledge of materials and information to prepare for classroom instructional activities.

• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in classroom and instructional activities.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in daily activities.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials.
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend remedial action to parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, District staff, and all other groups involved in the job.

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