IMMEDIATE OPENING - RSP Teacher - River Valley

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or the Building Principal, is responsible for the education program for identified pupils with learning difficulties. The Resource Specialist works with the regular classroom teacher and provides a program of individual and/or small group instruction, and to perform other duties directly related to this position description. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide identified pupils with individualized/small group assistance in basic academic and social skills. Maintain correct and accurate records of student academic growth and achievement. Reinforces the appropriate physical/psychological classroom environment to establish a positive learning climate. Develops an appropriate individualized program for each student to maximize student's potential for success. Maintains a program for each student that develops necessary skills/attitudes so that students can work independently. Participates as a member of the Student Study Team, as appropriate. Participates in I.E.P. committee in determinining admissions, placement and evaluation of students for special education classes. Administers standardized and non-standardized assessments in accordance with the District testing program