Resource Teacher-Holy Redeemer School, Kensington

Job Description

Principal 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:

• Bachelor's degree

• 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

Full-time