Resource Teacher, Technology

Interested Applicants must apply online through the Volusia County Schools Human Resources Job Vacancies website to complete the application process as follows:

Careers| Volusia County Schools (vcsedu.org)

Click on CAREERS, Application and Vacancy List Portal, under Job Classification, select 02-Administrative/Non-Instructional to review the job posting and apply.

https://volusia.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/jobs/#!Jobs

11 Month position-Base Salary; $55,103-$56,603 plus $3,396 to $7,314 for Advanced Degree Supplement if eligible.

POSITION GOAL:
To provide professional support for improvement in the delivery and effectiveness of instruction in the designated curriculum specialty at assigned levels and student populations To help students meet or exceed learning goals and to master skills for continued schooling or work (from Florida Statutes, 1002.38)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The principle duties and responsibilities of this position of Resource Teacher include an assigned combination of the following, depending on the specialty, administrative organization and district/ curriculum strategic plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO TEACHERS:
1. *Provide professional learning for teachers in schools in the following areas based upon the state legislated staff development protocols of planning, learning, implementing, and evaluation and assisting with district-identified professional learning initiatives.

• Use of district curriculum maps
• Effective instructional and assessment practices with appropriate grade levels to meet the unique needs of educationally disadvantaged students.
• Use of the district adopted specific content area series and supplemental materials
• Matching instructional materials to learner needs
• Use of technology as a tool to enhance curriculum
• Working with targeted students to motivate and accelerate learning
• Use of reading and writing strategies in preparation of state and district assessments the Statewide Science Test and District Interim Assessments
• Management of classroom activities and other resources
• 2. Create and deliver desirable model classroom lessons or any of the above by using technology as a tool for professional communication and presentations.3. Train other teachers to improve skills in the teaching of specific content area techniques for accelerating the rate of learning for targeted students, effective assessment practices, and use of data to determine needs and monitor the progress.4. Access and support professional learning needs as identified through school improvement planning.5. Provide support to teachers in use of student achievement data for specific content area.
• RESPONSIBILITIES TO STUDENTS:

6. Maintain current research-based resources to literacy instruction for educationally disadvantaged children.

• Use the data to plan specific interventions to accelerate learning for low performing students
• Monitor students with a variety of ongoing assessment
• Share progress reports of individual students with their classroom teachers individually or during grade level Professional Learning Communities.

7. Support and implement research-based strategies to meet the needs of the students.8. Provide instruction and/or consultation for students in the classrooms during specific content area instruction.9. Provide additional intervention in small groups for selected students beyond classroom specific content area instruction.10. Use technology as a tool for professional communication and presentations. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:11. Participate in professional organizations and in-service opportunities to continually update knowledge base.12. Expedite assigned duties with minimal supervision.13. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Instructional Services Administrators.

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three (3) years successful teaching experience
• Hold or have eligibility for Florida Professional Teacher Certificate in the specific content area
• Current advanced course work or training in the teaching of specific content area, techniques for accelerating the rate of learning for low achieving students, specific content area strategies, effective assessment practices, and the use of data to determine needs and progress monitoring
• Experience in coordinating professional development related to performance responsibilities
• Experience in using various technologies related to learning
• REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, decision-making and organizational skills
• Ability to evaluate and provide instructional coaching utilizing innovative instructional strategies and techniques
• Demonstrated proficient technology skills
• Ability to plan and utilize effective customer relations skills to coordinate large multi-group presentations for all populations
• Ability to establish and maintain a supportive relationship with school-based administration and staff
• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with professional staff, parent organizations, community businesses and outside agencies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form and verbally, including presentation skills
• Ability to accept direction and responsibility
• Possess an understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Ability and/or willingness to learn to use new tools of technology

REPORTS TO: Instructional Services Administrators

SUPERVISES: Support staff as assigned

Pay: $55,103.00 - $56,603.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,103 - $56,603