Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Resource Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

SCHOOL LEVEL: Elementary

STATUS: Certified – Contract

HOURS OF WORK / CALENDAR: 40 hours / 187-calendar

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a special education resource classroom. The person in this position is expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program for an elementary environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. They must demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds. They will participate in professional activities as well as extracurricular and/or academic support activities.

This position is part of the special education team and reports to the principal.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials and tests to facilitate active learning.
• Instruct, encourage and monitor students' learning--adjusting strategies as needed to optimize learning.
• Assign, grade and provide feedback on class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Maintain accurate, complete records of students' progress--and prepare all required related documentation.
• Participate and contribute as requested in meetings with department, school, district, parents and community.
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline in accordance with district rules and procedures.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Participate in extracurricular and academic support activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Kansas elementary teaching license with High Incidence K-12 endorsement required. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability background
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers and staff
• Ability to identify areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired result.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.)
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the performance of light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The position involves prolonged sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing; occasional stooping, bending, and reaching; some pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, balancing, and crouching. The position involves having close visual acuity to perform activities of the job. The position also requires the operation of learning technologies such as computers, hand-held devices, etc. as well as relevant office equipment. Work is preformed mostly in an indoor environment, with occasional outdoor requirements. Work is performed in a generally clean and hazard free environment.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.