What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Teacher position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
The Stanley Clark School seeks an experienced, reflective, and collaborative full-time Resource Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who is eager to work with small groups of students in grades 1-4 in reading and/or math (depending on identified needs), and with middle school students in grades 5-8 on executive skill development. Candidates will utilize research-informed teaching practices and feel confident providing targeted intervention for students who require extra support. This position will work closely with parents, teachers, and division directors to monitor and support students' academic growth. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Director of Early Childhood and Lower School.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Qualified candidates will possess at least a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred), significant teaching experience, and a track record of facilitating student growth through intervention. Candidates should be motivated to stay informed about best practices in education and in the support of students with learning differences. Experience with the Wilson Fundations program or a willingness to be trained in the approach is ideal.
The position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, a generous retirement plan, and professional development. Salary is based on experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Apply a range of strategies and scaffolds to support small groups of students' reading, math, and executive skill development, particularly for students who require extra support to reach grade level benchmarks
- Willingness to support the implementation and interpretation of screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring assessments
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify student needs, set learning goals, plan targeted instruction, use formative data to guide interventions, monitor progress toward learning goals, coach students on executive skills, and problem-solve to implement best practices for continuous student academic growth
- Desire to learn and be part of a dedicated faculty learning community that consistently seeks to reflect on and improve their teaching
- Demonstrate a love of working with children and an eagerness to partner with their families and their teachers to support their growth
- Nurture and champion each child's identity, interests, talents, and skills in an environment that fosters inclusivity and belonging
- Communicate regularly with families and colleagues in a way that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
- Serve on and contribute positively to designated committees and curriculum departments
- Exhibit a spirit of professionalism with all school community members
- Perform other duties as assigned, including daily carline duty
Qualified candidates will possess at least a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred), significant teaching experience, and a track record of facilitating student growth through intervention. Candidates should be motivated to stay informed about best practices in education and in the support of students with learning differences. Experience with the Wilson Fundations program or a willingness to be trained in the approach is ideal.
The position offers all benefits afforded to full-time employees, including but not limited to comprehensive health benefits, generous paid time off, paid life insurance, tuition remission, a generous retirement plan, and professional development. Salary is based on experience.
