Resource Specialist Teacher ($2,000 Hiring Bonus)

PURPOSE OF POSITION Provide direct academic support services for students with special needs including evaluation as well development and implementation of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs). Consult, plan and collaborate with classroom teachers, support providers and other staff members to provide academic and behavioral support for students with special needs and struggling learners. R esponsible to: School Principal/Administrator Director of Special Education RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES E ssential Functions Provide direct and consultative academic support services for students with special needs according to their Individualized Educational Program (IEP) Develop lesson plans that meet the needs of each assigned students Consult, co-plan, co-teach and collaborate with general education classroom teachers. Deliver lessons and model/provide differentiated instruction for students with special needs and struggling learners within the general education classroom, pulled-out into the Learning Center or in a self-contained setting Assist classroom teachers with implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with special needs fully included in the general education setting according to their IEP Create and maintain a print rich room environment including student work aligned with students’ goals/benchmarks displayed and evaluated Conduct academic evaluations using standardized, alternative, curriculum-based and informal assessments, and interpret results Write academic assessment reports and present findings to IEP team Develop IEP goals and recommend appropriate services, accommodations and/or modifications for students based on their individual needs Manage student caseload; schedule and participate in IEP meetings Complete weekly student service logs and submit to supervisor at least monthly Regularly monitor student progress using data collection; report progress to teachers and parents Complete IEP documents in preparation for IEP meetings utilizing the on-line IEP system Comply with special education laws, policies and procedures Participate in Coordination of Services Team, and Student Support and Progress Team meetings Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions and adapt to frequent changes in the work environment Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, students, and parents Provide support and oversee Special Education Paraprofessionals who are working in an academic role. Perform other duties as assigned