ASE/Resource Teacher
Diocese of Venice in Florida
Location
Fort Myers, Florida
Quick overview
The Resource Teacher is responsible for implementing modified instructional strategies and managing a caseload of students on support plans. This includes collaborating with the Student Support Team to provide differentiated interventions and resource room support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in education and a current Professional Florida Educator Certificate (K-12 ESE). A successful applicant must also pass a Level 2 background check and demonstrate proficiency in current teaching methods.
Job description
Title: ASE/ Resource Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
Reports to: Principal
Location
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School | Naples, FL
Overview
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.
This position is responsible for organizing, implementing, and supporting modified instructional strategies to meet the needs of Resource students
- Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with Student Support Team (SST) to manage caseload of students on student support plans
- Work with Student Support Tier Teams on helping teachers to identify and manage students in Tier 2 and 3 needing support inside and out of the classroom.
- Assist teachers in applying differentiated instruction/intervention strategies in their classrooms for struggling students.
- Perform classroom observations on struggling students and meet with SST and teachers to discuss findings.
- Meet with classroom teachers to discuss student progress and to make an action plan to meet the students’ learning goals.
- Work with students individually or in small groups (pull in or push out) to administer and implement the SSP.
- Facilitate transition for students exiting the program.
- Provide resource room support for regular classroom testing, project completion, make-up work, and standardized testing.
- Teach study skills/strategies to all students during Resource Time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education; focus on special education is preferred. Certified K-12 ESE.
- Hold a current, 5-year renewable Professional Florida Educator Certificate; a 3-4 year non-renewable Temporary Florida Educator Certificate or be eligible for certification
- Strong understanding and knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
- Excellent communications skills both written and oral
- Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
- Proficiency with computer network systems and software programs
- Ability to use technology to enhance student learning
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Pass a FDLE Level 2 background check
Please note
State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
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