Resource Specialist

Company: Pace
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview: This position is responsible for providing academic and vocational assessments, teaching basic academic subjects to students requiring remedial work, using special help programs to improve scholastic level, by performing the following duties.Role and Responsibilities Delivers instruction of core and elective subjects, applying lesson techniques designed for remedial students as required by Florida Sunshine Standards.Develops and adjusts curriculum of core and elective subjects as required by Florida Sunshine Standards.Confers with counselors and teaching staff to obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting learning process; implements instructional strategies based on individual learning styles; fosters and facilitates the development of IAP goals.Administers measurement tool during intake and ongoing to assess progress of girls.Utilizes classroom management techniques that foster a gender responsive environment.Administers the required standardized State or Pace testing.Prepares individualized lesson plans and examinations in accordance with local and state standards.Completes evaluations or course completion documentation in accordance with local school board or funding source mandates.Networks with community resources to obtain quality services; monitors support services of outside agencies to provide care management intervention.Participates in parent conferences as needed; prepares and participates in a care review meetings.Recommends improvement that will enhance the overall academic delivery to students.Communicates care management issues and provides progress update for individualized treatment plans.Creates partnerships with outside agencies for appropriate services.Adheres to established budget guidelines; manages existing resources wisely, including cleaning supplies, equipment purchases, and contractual arrangements.Coordinates outside resources including speakers, support materials, field trips, etc.Conducts intake interviews to assess needs of each student and family, ensures appropriate intervention.Develops individualized transition and placement plans ensuring appropriate placement after transition.Coordinates, supervises and evaluates volunteer tutors and other support services.Plans and supervise extracurricular activities.Performs miscellaneous duties as assignedQualifications and Education Requirements RequiredBachelor's Degree from four-year College or University. Major in Education or related fieldFlorida State Teacher certification or eligibility for certificationMinimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipmentCurrent Florida driver's license Other RequirementsMust adhere to Agency Values and Principles.Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.Follows policies and procedures of the AgencyMust work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be requiredPreferredMinimum two years experience in an educational settingKnowledge of case management practicesKnowledge of state and school districts policies preferred; knowledge of laws relating to children and familiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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