St. Anthony De Padua, South Bend - Resource Teacher

This full-time Resource Teacher position at St. Anthony de Padua offers a unique and impactful opportunity for a compassionate, skilled educator to serve as a vital support system for students with diverse learning needs within a collaborative Catholic school environment. Working closely with the LEA, classroom teachers, administrators, and families, the Resource Teacher will oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of student Individualized Service Plans, Catholic Accommodation Plans, and Individual Learning Plans, delivering both small group pull-out instruction and classroom push-in services to students receiving special education and English Language Learner support. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including consulting with South Bend Community Schools on student ISPs, attending annual case conferences, administering WIDA screeners and ACCESS testing, providing targeted math and reading interventions, assisting with dyslexia screening, and coordinating with paraprofessionals to ensure every student's plan is fully implemented and consistently communicated to all relevant staff. The ideal candidate holds a teaching license in special education and/or an ENL endorsement, is proficient in Google Suite, and brings strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills to the role. As a practicing Catholic who shares in the school's mission, the successful candidate will approach this position not simply as a set of duties, but as a meaningful vocation — championing the academic, emotional, and spiritual growth of some of the school's most deserving students.

Resource Teacher - Full Time

The Resource Teacher at St Anthony de Padua works collaboratively with the LEA and school personnel to ensure the implementation of student plans and monitor individual success.  They provide direct services to students receiving special education and ENL support via small group pull-out instruction and classroom push-in.  In partnership with families and classroom teachers, they write and update students' Catholic Accommodation Plans and ILPs outlining support to ensure student growth.

In addition to the “Essential Duties of the Teacher”, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Special Education Services

• Consult with LEA (South Bend Community Schools) on student ISPs

• Attend annual case conferences

• Collect and communicate data on student’s progress toward individualized goals

• Work with classroom teachers to ensure service plans are being met (modify assignments, provide visual supports, administer testing accommodations, etc)

• Deliver modified instruction and direct services to students via small group pull-outs and push-in

• Staff the resource room to provide students with breaks, testing accommodations, etc.

• Gather and submit paperwork for students to be evaluated for special education services

• Work with the assistant principal to schedule paraprofessionals 

• Ensure student plans are updated and distributed to all necessary staff

English Language Learners

• Assess and monitor EL student’s progress

• Administer WIDA screeners and annual ACCESS testing

• Provide direct services to EL students

• Write and update ILPs 

Additional Student Supports

• Gather documentation for, write and update Catholic Accommodation Plans

• Provide math and reading interventions to primary students not qualifying for Title I services

• Assist in the administration of the dyslexia screener and the process of reviewing results

Preferred Credentials

• practicing Catholic

• experience with Google Suite

• teaching license in special education and/or ENL endorsement

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to partner with teachers, faculty, and families in promoting the school’s mission.