Resource Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB TITLE: Resource Teacher

EMPLOYMENT TERM
:
Academic SY

SUPERVISOR: Director of Educational Services/Principal

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

JOB SUMMARY

The rewards of being a Resource Teacher are immeasurable:
This position seeks a passionate teacher with a proven track record improving student outcomes. A successful teacher in our community is one who wants to share our passion of learning with future adults. This position offers you a platform to connect with inquisitive, young minds and bring a positive change in their lives. As their teacher you are responsible for developing student success by creating a classroom environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth.

You as their role model; motivate students, establish a positive rapport and build good relationships with students, parents, and other staff members. As their role model, you inspire them, influence them, impacting a quality education for every student every day!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support NUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engages in meaningful leaning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with carrying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvements.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in professional growth training.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certification with approved area/endorsement.
• Special Education Certification.
• Level One IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field of study.
• Previous experience working with Special Education student populations.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Demonstrating organization, a patient attitude, and ability to motivate students every day.
• Understanding the needs of Special Need students and accepting the differences of those students.
• Using various techniques to promote learning.
• Develop and implement student IEPs.
• Review the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and other teachers.
• Works closely with parents to inform them of their children’s progress.
• Suggesting techniques to promote learning outside of the school environment.

? Compassion ? Initiative ? Leadership ? Accountability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…