Resource Teacher
Classical Academy Elementary School, The
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Resource teacher is a member of the multi-disciplinary professional team responsible for the administration of assessments to determine educational disabilities. The Special Education teacher works to ensure meaningful parent participation and develops Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans within a multi-disciplinary team approach. The special education teacher provides direct, explicit, and remedial academic instruction, consultation to parents and teachers for students with an IEP. Also provides students with experiences that will give them opportunities to develop mature, responsible behaviors necessary for future success, and to ensure instruction is differentiated and provided in the least restrictive environment alongside non-disabled peers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Knowledgeable in working with students that demonstrate a wide range of academic, social/emotional and behavior needs to ensure meaningful education and academic progress
- Provide research-based, data driven specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP using a variety of individual and group activities.
- Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to identify students with disabilities
- Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Establish and maintain positive classroom management.
- Provide appropriate academic instruction, behavioral and/or social/emotional supports to students using research-driven intervention methods and strategies.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in directing the day-to-day activities of assigned paraprofessionals.
- Develop and implement annual IEPs as district case manager for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and special education services required to meet those goals.
- Provide consultation to regular education, special education, support staff and parents, and other agencies regarding programming for students with learning needs
- Advocate for students with different learning needs for instructional accommodations and inclusive practices to ensure a meaningful education
- Serve a continuum of students in a variety of settings ranging from partial to full inclusion
- Plan, develop, maintain, and review Individualized Educational Programs, and collect ESY data as required under the IDEA and ECEA
- Establish and maintain confidential records of screenings, evaluations, and progress towards goals as required under the IDEA and ECEA rules
- Prepare and submit reports for the Director of Student Support Services
- Attend conferences and workshops regarding learning disabilities and intervention techniques
- Participate in staff development activities as required
- Deliver interventions to all levels in the identified area(s) of need in the IEP with direct, explicit instruction
- Use technology in communication with students, peers, parents, and administration
- Always facilitate inclusion of all students and model disability etiquette
- Design motivational strategies for at-risk learners within a multi-disciplinary team approach
- Develop and coordinate behavior management plans within a multi-disciplinary team approach
- Perform other duties as requested from the Director of Student Support Services
Assist other members of the Student Support Services multidisciplinary team as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree required, and additional coursework required for Special Education Generalist licensure
- Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
- Valid Colorado Teaching license/certificate endorsed Special Education Generalist required
- Will consider TTE for strong candidates
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in an educational setting preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with students of all ages and disabling conditions
- Always maintain confidentiality of all records and information under FERPA, IDEA and ECEA requirements
- Train and oversee Student Support Service paraprofessional
- Initiate contact with parents and serve as a liaison
- Facilitate clear communication between students, parents, teachers, counselors, and building administration
- Display positive collegial relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
- Students
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Support Staff
- Parents
- Other departments
- Supervisor
Contacts often involve discussing information and issues that are sensitive in nature and require a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily in the Resource classroom setting
- Required to work normal business hours with additional hours as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
Typical demands require the employee to:
- Frequently use eye, hand, and finger coordination to enable the use of a computer, other office equipment, and writing utensils
- Frequently be involved in verbal and auditory interaction both interpersonally and through communication devices
- occasionally lift/carry burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. and push/pull/maneuver burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and balance while working or helping students
- Spend equivalent amounts of the time sitting, standing, and walking while performing job duties
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS:
The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive:
The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS For positions of .5 FTE and greater
The Classical Academy offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
-MEDICAL: There are three options for Medical coverage, including an HSA option; as well as access to PeakMed for eligible staff members who elect a TCA Medical plan. The Classical Academy (TCA) makes a monthly contribution toward your medical premiums as an employee.
-DENTAL: Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Colorado. TCA makes a monthly contribution toward the premium for this benefit
-LIFE/AD&D/LTD: Employees are provided a $25,000 group term life insurance through The Standard Life Insurance Company and offers an Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-term Disability policy as well. TCA pays the full cost of this benefit.
-PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 10% of your monthly earnings. TCA contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
-VOLUNTARY VISION: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to TCA employees.
-WELLNESS PROGRAM: A voluntary wellness program though Orriant is offered in which employees are eligible to earn an incentive of up to $150 for participation with achievement of wellness activity goals
-RETIREMENT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401 (k)
-MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows employees to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax-exempt basis. This reduces your taxable income.
-TIME OFF COMPENSATION: A1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee is provided with Staff Leave and Personal Leave. For positions less than 1.0 FTE, your leave time will be prorated accordingly based on FTE. Our leave program is fully compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Workplace Act.
-PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members .4 FTE and above receive priority enrollment of their child/children at The Classical Academy Charter School.
-Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
-Staff Appreciation Meals and Events
Conditions of Employment:
Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).