Resource Teacher

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Summary

Under the direction of the Director, the Resource Teacher works with the Special Education Coordinator to plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student’s 504 Plan. The Resource Instructor creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.

The work of the Resource Teacher supports the vision of Palmetto Goodwill: every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values, Mission, and Vision in all actions.

• Design and implement curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress toward student mastery of the South Carolina Academic Standards.

• Hold case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students’ needs.

• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student’s 504 and provides progress reports to the staff, student , and/or family.• Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans.

• Maintain visibility in the school building through classroom push-ins and communicate relevant information and data to staff.

• Identify and track relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.

• Teach one to two remediation courses in reading or math.

• Work directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to provide wrap-around support to students, as necessary.

• Assist staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.

• Set and maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.

• Assist with new student orientation.• Collaborate with the recruitment and enrollment team around student outreach and communication.

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery ofspecial education services.• Is adept at performing student observations. Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage orimprove the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.

• Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timelyfashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.• Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from various sources to drawconclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions;takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communicationskills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in adigital world.• Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areasneeded to improve instruction.• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting to achieve the required goals andoutcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring,teamwork, and partnership.• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positivelearning environment.• Has working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, the internet as well as student information systems• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in special education

• Current South Carolina Teaching Certification in Special Education.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work is normally performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $0