Special Education Teacher - Resource

Function: To teach students needing academic, social-emotional, and/ or behavioral support in a self-contained setting for Grade 6. This teacher would teach in all content areas (Math, English, Science, and Social Studies) and would be part of a team providing student services, including a behavior interventionist and a social worker. Duties and Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with classroom teachers, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of students referred from regular classes and assisting the student with regular class assignments. Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding students' educational, social, and personal problems. Assists other professional staff members in resolving students' unique psychological or behavioral problems. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students referred for service. Develop an individual and sequential corrective program for youngsters with educational impairments. Provides individualized or small group instruction according to the specific needs of diagnosed students. Assists the student, family, and teacher in making a realistic assessment of his abilities and establishing educational goals that align with these abilities. Undertakes continuing professional study in the psychology of the learning-disabled student in teaching methods related to this field. Keeps attendance records and all records pertinent to the resource program for city and state reports. Performs educational testing as needed with students. Assumes other general responsibilities as may be assigned. Qualifications: RIDE Elementary Special Education Certification; Grades 1-6 or Grades 5-8 At least one year’s experience as a resource teacher is preferred.