What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Teacher to Support Special Needs Students - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac Maryland is hiring a Resource Teacher to support special needs students for the 2026-27 school year.
This is a full-time role and will report to the Principal. The salary for this position is $30,000 to $52,000 with excellent benefits - this role can be full time or part time.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: cgreen@olom.org
Resource Teacher Responsibilities:
- Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students
- Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards
- Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills
- Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion
- Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time
- Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom
- Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom
- Provide direct support to students in their general education classes
- Proctor tests
- Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions
- Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies
- Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats
- Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person
- Attend the following school events (required): Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days
- Perform other related duties as required
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Coursework in special education, or applicable experience
- One year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff
- Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies
- Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment
Salary : $30,000 - $52,000