Resource Teacher - Dean of Students; SY

Position: Resource Teacher - Dean of Students (26/27 SY) - Job# 4365
Location: Lake Placid

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Resource Teacher

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Lake Placid Elementary

Closing Date:
06/12/2026
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:
Resource Teacher

ASSIGNMENT:
Resource Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

None exist at this time

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 time effectively

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

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator

TERM:

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

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital…