Resource Teacher- (Dean SY EXTENDED

Resource Teacher- (Dean) 26/27 SY - Job# 4425

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Resource Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/4/2026
• Closing Date: 06/17/2026

• A valid Florida Educator's Certificate
• Three (3) years of successful experience in teaching
• Knowledge of curriculum and/or discipline program design, implementation and evaluation in the assigned area as reflected in job performance assessments
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

None exist at this time

• Consistent with district and state curriculum requirements, identifies or develops long and short-range plans based on student needs
• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies supporting the school improvement plan and District mission
• Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identifies, selects, develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement
• Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment
• Establishes and utilizes behavior management techniques, which are appropriate and effective
• Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act
• Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively including record keeping other inventory requirements
• Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned
• Develops and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners
• Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)
• Establishes appropriate testing environment and ensure test security
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content
• Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching student from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
• Utilizes appropriate materials, technology and resources to help meet learning needs of all students
• Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs
• Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experience
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment
• Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students parents and community
• Collaborates with students, parents school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment
• Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility
• Engages in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills
• Conducts a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignment.
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct
• Fulfills professional responsibilities.
• Supports school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services and programs
• Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

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