Special Education Resource Teacher - Long Term Substitute

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 the educational, social and personal problems of such students. Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or behavioral problems of such students. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students who are referred for service. Develops an individual and sequential corrective program for youngsters with educational impairments. Provides individualized or small group instruction according to specific needs of diagnosed students. Assists the student, family and teacher in making a realistic assessment of his abilities and in establishing educational goals in keeping 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 At least one year’s experience as a resource teacher preferred