Resource Teacher XT

Position: Resource Teacher [XT21]
CURRENT LCSD#1 TEACHERS ARE INELIGIBLE TO APPLY, THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR INTERNAL TRANSFERS

Full-Time: 185 Day Contract

Contract

Start Date:

August 2027

Monday - Friday

Salary: $53,250 minimum - $85,758 maximum base

+ Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION

Laramie County School District #1

Resource Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Resource Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for facilitating student success in academic areas; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to the Building Principal.

Essential Functions

* Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.

* Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

* Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations of student achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

* Advises students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving

techniques and a variety of personal issues.

* Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

* Collaborates with instructional staff, instructional groups, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

* Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

* Directs student teachers, paraprofessionals, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

* Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.

* Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

* Monitors students in a variety of educational environments ( e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, halls, lunchroom, commons, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

* Monitors student progress towards goals for the purpose of making adjustments that ensure student success.

* Participates in the development of student IEPs measurable goals and objectives for the purpose of ensuring student access to the District Curriculum and instruction on State standards and benchmarks.

* Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, and seminars ( e.g. professional, staff, department, IEP, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

* Prepares and maintains a variety of written and/or electronic materials and records ( e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

* Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.

* Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

* Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources ( e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.

* Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

* Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to

occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using…