Resource Teacher to Special Needs Students - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac, Maryland is hiring a Resource Teacher to support special needs students for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full‑time role and will report to the Principal. The salary for this position ranges from $30,000 to $52,000, and the role can be full time or part time.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: cgreen

• Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Maintain and develop a school‑wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students.
• Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards.
• Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills.
• Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion.
• Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time.
• Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom.
• Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem‑solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom.
• Provide direct support to students in their general education classes.
• Proctor tests.
• Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem‑solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions.
• Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies.
• Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats.
• Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone, and in person.
• Attend the following school events (required):
  Back‑to‑School Night, scheduled individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and graduation, faculty/staff retreats, staff development days.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Coursework in special education, or applicable experience.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff.
• Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies.
• Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment.