The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation features an expansive coalition of schools that allow our children to develop a sense of purpose and value, receive a higher quality education, join a welcoming community and feel secure in a a dynamic future. We have a rich history, with its establishment 200 years ago by St. Rose Phillppine Duchesne. A coalition of schools serving over 50,000 students (PreK-12) within an 11-county area. The educational experience provided to our students and their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us.
Job Summary
Mission Implementation
- Actively live and uphold the mission of Immaculate Conception Catholic School as a member of “a community of one Spirit in Christ Jesus”
- Model the mission of the Catholic Church in daily life, following the Christian Witness statement and the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Create a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures each student’s academic, spiritual, social-emotional, and developmental growth, tailored to their age, grade level, and individual abilities
The Middle School Resource Teacher:
- Provides targeted support through individualized and small-group instruction for students experiencing academic challenges in the general education setting
- Oversees two sections of Supported Study Hall designed for students with identified disabilities who require ongoing executive-functioning support
- Consistently monitors, documents, and communicates student progress in all service areas and interventions
- Collaborates closely with general education teachers to ensure students with diverse learning needs can access the curriculum and succeed within the general education classroom
Job Responsibilities
Instructional Role
- Use specialized instructional techniques to assist students with learning needs in the general education classroom
- Provide high-quality instruction through small-group or one-on-one support to students with identified learning needs
- Analyze relevant data to evaluate student progress and the effectiveness of instruction
- Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to each student’s unique learning style, strengths, and areas of need
Case Manager Role
- Create individualized goals for students based on present levels of performance
- Monitor progress toward goals using various methods of data collection
- Update progress monitoring documents and share quarterly reports with parents/guardians
- Revise student support plans at the end of each academic year to reflect student growth and evolving needs
Student Support Role
- Support general education teachers in accommodating diverse learning needs by offering differentiated strategies, instructional adjustments, and guidance on implementing accommodations in individual student support plans
- Ensure that all services and accommodations listed in student support plans are implemented with fidelity
- Serve as a liaison between families and teachers when concerns arise regarding the implementation of student support plans
- Provide direct student support services (ex: check-in/check-out, emotional-regulation breaks, etc.) as needed
Department Member Role
- Actively participate in weekly CARE Team meetings
- Attend scheduled department meetings
- Administer schoolwide assessments, including standardized testing (Aimsweb, NWEA) and DIAL screenings
Job Requirements
- Knowledgeable in effective instructional and intervention strategies to support students with a wide range of disabilities and learning needs
- Adapt quickly and effectively to unexpected situations
- Maintain confidentiality in all student-related matters
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and productive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Use sound judgment to implement policies and procedures relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities in a variety of situations
The Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education and Formation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
