The Special Education Resource Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities. Such instruction ensures these students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in their least Restrictive environment (LRE). The Special Education Resource Teacher works collaboratively with all members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to identify the special education and related services necessary to support a student's individualized and unique learning needs. ResponsibilitiesCollaboration with IEP Team: Collaborate with the IEP team to secure the services needed to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to the general education curriculum and opportunities for progress on IEP goals. This includes identifying accommodations or modifications to meet a student's individualized learning needs. All Special Education Resource teachers will be expected to provide ongoing communication with families related to IEP programming and progress on IEP goals.Specialized InstructionProvide specialized and targeted one-on-one or small-group instruction to students with disabilities in general education, resource, or other specialized classroom settings. All Special Education Resource Teachers will participate in the Functional Behavior Process and implementation of Functional Behavioral Plans when necessary to support a student's individualized social-emotional or behavioral needs. PlanningCreate a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports respect, self-advocacy,and student independence. All Special Education Resource teachers will strive to ensure that students with disabilities understand their unique abilities and that others within their learning environment understand there are more similarities versus differences between them.Assessment and EvaluationConduct informal and formal assessments to determine student eligibility or progress on IEP goals. All Special Education Resource teachers will be expected to maintain accurate and updated student records, documentation, and mandated reports. Individualized Education Plan (IEP)Develop, implement, and monitor the progress on IEP goals. All Special Education Resource Teachers will maintain an understanding of all IEP components and their connections to the general education curriculum. Ensure that all IEP statutes and ECKCE procedures are followed. Professional DevelopmentParticipate in all professional learning opportunities presented by the East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education and cooperating districts. Work to stay current with best practices in special education and all legal requirements.