Resource Teacher- (Dean SY EXTENDED

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

School Board of Highlands County – Sebring, Florida

Job : 5807591
Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

POSITION TITLE: Resource Teacher

ASSIGNMENT: Resource Teacher

• 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 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 environments and ensures 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 students 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 takes appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions
• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community
• Collabores 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 assignments
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to…