Lead Resource Teacher - Job# 4476 - EXTENDED

Lead Resource Teacher - Job# 4476 - EXTENDED JobID: 4476 Position Type: High School Teaching/Resource Teacher Date Posted: 6/22/2026 Location: Highlands Success Academy Closing Date: 07/22/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY POSITION TITLE: Resource Teacher ASSIGNMENT: Resource Teacher MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A valid Florida Educator's Certificate Three (3) years of successful experience in teaching Knowledge of curriculum and/or discipline program design, implementation and evaluation in the assigned area as reflected in job performance assessments Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: None exist at this time PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent with district and state curriculum requirements, identifies or develops long and short-range plans based on student needs Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies supporting the school improvement plan and District mission Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences Identifies, selects, develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment Establishes and utilizes behavior management techniques, which are appropriate and effective Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act Manages time effectively Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively including record keeping other inventory requirements Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned Develops and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners Interprets and utilizes data (including , but not limited to, standardized and other test results) Establishes appropriate testing environment and ensure test security Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching student from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs Utilizes appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities of students Utilizes appropriate materials, technology and resources to help meet learning needs of all students Provides appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experience Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment Recognizes overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students parents and community Collaborates with students, parents school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular area of responsibility Engages in continuing improvement of professio…