POSITION: Resource Teacher - Special Education

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Assigned School/Center/Office

REPORTS TO: Principal/Instructional Supervisor

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: February 13, 2024

JOB CODE:89

UNION: PGCEA

CLASSIFICATION: PGCEA

GRADE: 2-7

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Principal and/or Instructional Supervisor, the Resource Teacher – Special Education provides specially designed instruction, case management, systemic professional development, and leadership to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing the special education processes and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides specially designed instruction to students with disabilities, including participation in collaborative planning meetings, implementation of reading and mathematics interventions, accommodations, program modifications, supplementary aids and services;

Collects data on student performance and reports progress on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and student outcomes based on the implementation of specially designed instruction;

Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and provides case management duties to ensure special education processes and timelines are implemented;

Administers and interprets both formal, informal, and educational and classroom-based assessment for students to inform instructional decisions;

Selects and adapts materials and resources to assist students with disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum;

Participates in professional development activities designed to advance educator knowledge in the areas of specially designed instruction, best practices, changes in special education policy, and other information as may be necessary to support effective classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities;

Attends and participates in school based and district meetings;

Writes reports, maintains required records and follows required procedures and practices; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of federal/state regulations governing special education processes to include specially designed instruction, teaching methodology, evidenced based practices/strategies, alternate instructional framework, disciplinary procedures, and behavior management for students with disabilities;

Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, state and district assessments, and the ability to apply them to curriculum, classroom instruction and the IEP process as appropriate;

Knowledge of district curriculum, text resources and classroom materials to ensure the delivery of specially designed instruction (e.g. instructional/assessment accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and related services) to provide support to general and special education teachers;

Proficient in using the Maryland Online IEP system;

Strong communication and leadership skills to work collaboratively with administration, staff, students and parents;

Possesses proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google Suite and skilled using the internet for work related research;

Ability to provide academic and behavioral strategies to support student academic achievement;

Ability to integrate technology into the curriculum;

Ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, school/district staff and other members of a diverse community; and

Ability to work as a part of a collaborative team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in applicable field of education required; Master’s degree preferred. Special Education teaching experience having taught students with disabilities and trained in the delivery of specially designed instruction.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Professional Certificate appropriate to area of assignment issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

Prince George’s County Public Schools • www.pgcps.org • 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772