Job Description
We are looking for a Resource Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish to support students with disabilities meet educational goals and objectives. The Resource Assistant works under the supervision of a Resource Teacher and works in the general education classrooms as well as small-group settings to support academic outcomes for students. Ideally, we would like to engage a Resource Assistant who is seeking an advanced degree in education and can grow into a general education or special education teaching position.
Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00-$25.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to Resource Teachers and General Education Teachers to implement supports for students with IEP’s and 504’s and to ensure inclusive practices.
- Provide academic support in the classroom or pullout supports to students with IEP’s, 504’s, intervention or SST Plans in collaboration with general education teachers.
- Support students in accessing learning environments and meeting academic and social goals.
- Assist students in their use of educational resources and equipment.
- Enforce school behavior standards (caring, safety, responsibility, respect and tolerance) while supervising student activity.
- Support implementation of a student’s behavior support plan and/or crisis plan including collection of data
- Support implementation of a student’s academic support plan including collection of data
- Assist Resource Team in documenting a student’s present level of performance (PLP) from teacher and developing goals for future IEPs
- Support teachers with use of electronic equipment and presentation of materials and methods to reinforce lessons to student.
- Welcome open inquiry and peer feedback and review.
- Participate in school-wide professional development workshops as requested to support MLC’s inclusion model and to support instructional staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or designee.