Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room

Job Goal(s): Provide an appropriate and quality education for identified students with disabilities.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current research, theory, and pedagogy related to students.
• Displays a philosophy consistent with the school district’s.

• Maine DOE Certification
• (282) Teacher:
  Child with Disabilities K-8

• Provide daily specialized instruction using appropriate curriculum and supplementary materials to meet students’ IEPs.
• Perform all case management responsibilities for students with disabilities on their caseload.
• Schedule IEP meetings with parents and team; follow the processes for room reservation and substitutes for team members specific to the student’s school; inform the special services administrative assistant of the date and purpose of the meeting.
• Request information from general education teachers and related service providers regarding student progress ahead of the meeting to ensure reports are available should a team member be unable to attend, and to have the necessary information for the written notice.
• Ensure evaluations are sent to parents 3 days before the meeting.
• Introduce and/or facilitate the IEP meeting.
• Take pertinent notes and develop the written notice for the meeting.
• Develop and send to parents progress reports of progress on goals quarterly, along with general education report cards.
• Develop and send all appropriate special education documentation (written notice, IEP, eligibility documentation, consent documentation).
• Communicate with parents of students on caseload regarding progress or when requested by parents.
• Plan a program schedule for students in consultation with classroom teachers.
• Provide training, direction, and supervision to education technicians.
• Organize and maintain the classroom structure to maximize instruction.
• Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety procedures.
• Monitor student behavior across all school settings and provide consultation and assistance as needed.
• Administer, score, and summarize results of assessment measures given to students.
• Establish and maintain a system of evaluating and documenting student progress.
• Act as a resource by providing informal consultation to classroom teachers and other professionals as requested.
• Establish and model positive and open relationships with students, school personnel, and parents.
• Participate in staff development activities and school duties and responsibilities appropriately.

• Bachelor’s from an accredited college or university in Special Education.
• Master’s Degree in a related area preferred.

• Experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

• School year only (180 days).
• Elementary hours 8:30 a.m. – 3:42 p.m.

• Travel between schools may be required at times.

Reports To: Special Education Director/Assistant Director and Principal.

Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.

Evaluation: Completed annually by school Principal or Director of Special Education.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.