Resource Teacher

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

Job summary

Waldorf School of Orange County seeks a Resource Teacher to support teachers and students with assessment and intervention strategies designed to improve learning across early grades.

The role emphasizes collaboration with lower school and EC teachers, development of individualized educational plans, and careful documentation of student progress while maintaining the Waldorf approach and confidentiality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Waldorf values

Instructional support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Waldorf Extra Lesson Certificate

IEP/504 familiarity

Certificate in Waldorf Teacher Training

Credentialed Teacher and/or Educational Therapist Certificate

Educational Therapist Certificate

Resource Specialist Certificate

Advanced Degree in Education

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