Resource Teacher to Support Special Needs Students - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

Resource Teacher to Support Special Needs Students - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland Job Category : School Education Requisition Number : RESOU003019 Posted : May 4, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Our Lady of Mercy Church Potomac, MD 208544529, USA Description 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: View email address on click.appcast.io 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: 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 Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington