Col Wheeler MS Resource Teacher

Qualifications, Education and Licensure

The Resource Teacher must be able to perform the attached essential job functions and satisfactorily demonstrate the competencies for certified staff. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
• Hold and maintain current Indiana licensure for mild disabilities
• Possess a basic knowledge of special education laws and regulations and can follow developed procedures.

Provides special education services to students with special needs across school settings. Services may be provided in the special education resource classroom or through a co-teaching model in the general education classroom.

• Develop and implement IEPs specific to student needs.
• Facilitate case conferences for all students on the assigned caseload.
• Conduct one-on-one or small group activities for academic and/or behavioral purposes for students with disabilities.
• Develop lesson plans in alignment with student IEP goals.
• Update and provide data-based quarterly progress reports.
• Mentor and train classroom and 1:1 paraprofessionals.
• Facilitate communication between all stakeholders.
• Increase inclusionary practices for students with disabilities.
• Participate in all scheduled training throughout the school year.
• Follow and inform others of IDEA and Article 7 rules and regulations as well as Exceptional Education Department Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires frequent changes in sitting, standing and walking throughout the day. The employee may also need to do frequent bending and/or kneeling in order to reach technology components.

The employee must frequently speak and hear as well as utilize the telephone and computer. The position requires lifting and carrying technology components.