Special Education Resource Teacher - MHS

JOB SUMMARY To instruct special education students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for successful progress in an educational setting. To meet the needs of the special education students. To instruct students in a confidential, positive manner. To provide a good foundation for learning where each student takes responsibility for their learning and strives to do their personal best. Reports to: Building Administrator Essential Duties and Responsibilities Communicate with parents on a mutually agreed upon time for a case conference. Communicate regularly with parents utilizing a newsletter, notes, phone calls, andconferences. Conduct IEP (individual education plan) case conferences. Develop IEP that includes parent concern/school response, district and IEP progress monitoringdata, present levels of performance, skills-based goals, accommodations, and services. Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies forindividual education plans. Develop measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet the child's needs. Ensure the implementation of the IEP across school settings. Communicates relevant informationto appropriate staff members. Progress Monitor student's academic/ behavioral/functional goals. Provide Specially Designed Instruction to special education students. Practice and reinforce skills taught in occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy. Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of studentswith a wide range of intellectual, mental, physical, and emotional levels. Design lessons and instructional materials to provide individualized and small groupinstruction based on student's skills as written in the IEP. Collaborate with general education teachers to accommodate instruction and materials aligned to the Indiana State Standards. Plan assignments and monitor instructional aides within the classroom setting. Create schedules for instructional aides along with evaluating their job performance Cooperate and collaborate with other professional staff members. Provide an appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills. Collaborate with the Multidisciplinary team for student evaluations (FBA, academic). Develop Behavioral Intervention Plans as well as amend the Behavior Intervention Plan based on student data. Adhere to all timelines expressed by Article 7. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned that are necessary for the daily operation ofthe school program. QualificationsRequirements: Applicants must hold or be eligible for a valid Indiana Teacher’s License in SpecialEducation Knowledgeable within the field of Special Education Complete all duties associated with the role of Teacher of Record for students receivingSpecial Education services Enthusiastic about contributing to the academic growth of our students Possess strong communication skills, including interactions with all stakeholders Willingness to contribute to a positive school environment through collaboration andparticipation in school-wide initiatives and committees Ability to foster a supportive classroom environment while advocating for your students Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned by the administration EFFECTIVE: 2026-27 school year ASSIGNMENT: Full Time, Regular Contract EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the MCSC’s policy on certified staff evaluation. #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools