Resource Teacher-St. Raphael School, Rockville MD

St. Raphaels Catholic School in Rockville Maryland is hiring a resource teacher for the 202526 school year.

Hiring for a dedicated and compassionate resource teacher special education background and experience preferred to support students during small group and whole group instruction. Resource teacher will provide differentiated instruction for approaching level reading and math groups in primary grades. All candidates must have bachelors degree and elementary education experience. Resource teacher will collaborate with teaching staff and parents to meet the needs of diverse learners. Resource teacher will also facilitate meetings with parents to share student progress and concerns. Training in various interventions (OrtonGillingham) is preferred.

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 schoolwide 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 problemsolving 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): BacktoSchool 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:
Bachelors 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

St. Raphaels is a National Blue Ribbon School; we are the home of the Angels! Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: