Resource Teacher

The Resource Teacher's primary task is to support students with exceptional learning needs. Purpose Teachers in Lutheran schools carry the prime responsibility for achieving the school's distinctively Christian mission, purpose, and objectives. Teachers carry out this responsibility as together they plan and pursue their school's purpose. Individually, teachers contribute to achieving purpose as their teaching and life styles exemplify and model Christian faith and life. The modeling role would not be considered a separate component of good teaching but rather an integral part of all components.

Definitions :

Report to the Principal Report to

Day School Board :

Live in Christ's forgiveness and Christian hope. Witness the fruits of the Spirit to the students, parents, teachers and the entire school family. Associate closely with God through prayer, study of the Bible, and regular communion and church attendance. Follow Christ and His example of love in dealing with all people, particularly students, parents, teachers and the entire school family. Grow in Christian service, ministry, stewardship and discipline. Attend, participate, and be visible in church and school activities. Work as a team member with all personnel of the school and church. Relationships will be characterized by loyalty and cooperation in a common cause and ministry for Christ. Education Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Education, preferably in Special Education Has an Indiana Teaching License Is in harmony with doctrinal positions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Trinity's congregation. Qualifications & Skills Professional Growth Strive to keep current on subject matter, teaching methods and knowledge of the teaching/learning process. Follow the current guidelines established by the State of Indiana Department of Education for licensure. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the Day School Board review of the Divine Call/contract. Knowledge Of Subject Matter Possess a mastery of the subject matter to be taught Possess an understanding of how each lesson relates to the subject matter Remain current in that subject through professional reading, conference attendance, and further study Possess an understanding of how an individual subject is related to achievement of the school's mission, purpose and objectives Understand the students' needs, interests, and abilities relative to the subject Relate the Word of God to all subject matter Planning Skill Determine the objectives for all courses, lessons, and activities to help assure the achievement of the school's objectives Prepare long range plans and schedules for all courses Prepare short range plans that organize weekly and daily teaching/learning activities Coordinate and schedule all classroom activities with school activities and functions Coordinate and schedule in advance all resources to be used in the classroom Use of Materials Know, understand and use appropriately the teaching/learning skill presented by educators and authors of textbooks Be acquainted with and appropriately use the resources and materials available within the school resources Develop and use a plan for identifying and acquiring resource materials for use in the classroom Prepare and use teaching aids, such as overheads, graphs, pictures, models, computers, etc. Select and use materials that describe, demonstrate, and teach the school's distinctive Christian character and purpose Follow appropriate procedures for use and care of materials and resources Involve students in preparation and use of materials and resources that stimulate and enhance student learning Classroom Management Know and appropriately use God's Word, Law and Gospel, in teaching and maintaining Christian classroom behavior and in counseling and ministering to individual students Prepare and supervise appropriate procedures, guidelines, and rules for maintaining orderly conduct and behavior Serve as a model, as one who seeks to live in accord with God's Word and will and who demonstrates Christian joy, faith and hope Demonstrate respect for students Seek the good will and support of parents and seek their help to assure appropriate classroom decorum Seek and use counsel and help from the principal, pastor(s), colleagues, and others in particular, in working with in working with individual students Prepare and supervise procedures for conducting classroom routines and activities Human Relations Learn to know each student and each student's unique personality Know and use caring skills, such as listening, counseling and commending Teach for and provide experiences through which children understand themselves and others and develop skills in human relations Know, follow, and teach Scripture's view of human nature as delineated in the school's mission statement and ministry Help each child grow as a child of God Instructional Skills Know and understand the principles of educational psychology and apply those principles in planning teaching/learning experiences for students such as motivation, readiness, reinforcement, transfer of learning, etc. Know and follow teaching techniques and skills suggested by textbook manuals for teachers and other professional publications on teaching skills using a variety of techniques such as questioning, processing, demonstrating, role playing, gaming, etc. Demonstrate readiness to explore and use appropriate techniques for achieving those objectives Prepare clearly stated objectives and use appropriate techniques for achieving those objectives Follow a plan for regular evaluation of teaching/learning effectiveness Key Responsibilities Work with students who are identified with a Service Plan, which is a designation by the public school corporation for those families who have chosen to send their children to Trinity Lutheran School, as opposed to the public school, and have rejected their right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and therefore forfeit an Individualized Education Program (IEP) a 504 plan, whose designation requires some form of academic or behavioral intervention but does not qualify for an IEP/Service Plan Perform the following: Administer mandatory state testing and screeners, such as IREAD, ILEARN, WIDA, and m

CLASS K-2

universal screener Reading classroom tests, State testing materials, etc, aloud Individualize and/or work in small group instruction Update student assignment books Contact parents periodically or often via telephone, email, or notes Modify tests and or assignments as needed Work with Response to Intervention (RtI) students and with the teaching staff as the RtI coordinator Design lessons plans for the students being serviced Work with teachers to identify strategies for, and document those used with, struggling students Attend workshops pertaining to special education This includes preparations for and the administration of WIDA testing for ELL students Serve as a liaison between Trinity Lutheran School and Crown Point Community School Corporation's Department of Exceptional Learners Attend Initial and Annual Case Conferences, as well as Case Reviews If caseload permits, work with teaching staff and students to challenge students who are academically ahead of their peers. We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$41,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person