[Priority Listing] Resource Teacher

Waldorf School of Orange County; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waldorf School of Orange County is seeking a Resource Teacher to support lower school and early childhood teachers by identifying and applying intervention strategies to improve learning outcomes. You will collaborate with faculty, develop educational plans, assess students, and maintain documentation while modeling Waldorf values and maintaining confidentiality.

Regular in-person attendance is required at the Costa Mesa campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Waldorf Extra Lesson Certificate required.
• IEP/504 familiarity and/or experience required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates are required by employment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lower school and EC teachers to organize first grade readiness.
• Work with individual students and develop intervention plans.
• Create and oversee implementation of educational plans and assessments.
• Proctor tests and ensure appropriate accommodations.
• Attend related meetings and maintain student records.

Skills

Collaboration

Student assessment

Educational planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Waldorf Extra Lesson Certificate

IEP/504 familiarity

Waldorf Teacher Training certificate

Job description

Resource Teacher

SUMMARY: The Resource Teacher works with and supports teachers in identifying, developing, and applying assessment and instructional intervention strategies designed to improve student learning in specific areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while, in other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in collaboration with lower school and EC teachers to organize and facilitate first grade readiness
• Work with individual students
• Create and oversee implementation of educational plans
• Manage assessment for applicants
• Collaborate with Admission Director on new student applicants and attend related interviews
• Facilitate and interpret academic assessments
• Teach support classes and/or blocks as designated
• Provide substitution as needed
• Assist with the selection and production of instructional and supplementary materials/supplies
• Track and maintain learning goals and strategies
• Proctor any tests that require more time or other accommodations
• Attend related meetings (Care Group, Faculty, etc.)
• Maintain necessary documentation for students’ records
• Continue professional growth through participation in educational opportunities
• Position requires regular in-person attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Waldorf Extra Lesson Certificate
• IEP/504 familiarity and/or experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate in Waldorf Teacher Training
• Credentialed Teacher and/or Educational Therapist Certificate
• Educational Therapist experience
• Resource Specialist Certificate
• Advanced Degree in Education

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Child Abuse reporting laws
• Waldorf School of Orange County Parent Handbook
• Waldorf School of Orange County Employee Handbook

ABILITY TO:

• Model core Waldorf values
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Work through imitation as opposed to intellectualizing or narrating
• Promote the school and its mission effectively
• Maintain confidentiality about a child or a family situation with discretion and tact
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Comply with school policies and follow procedures