Resource Teacher to Support Special Needs Students - Our Lady of Mercy School - Potomac Maryland

• Our Lady of Mercy School in Potomac Maryland is hiring a Resource Teacher to support special needs students for the 2026-27 school year.
• This is a full-time role and will report to the Principal. The salary for this position is $30,000 to $52,000 with excellent benefits - this role can be full time or part time.
• Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: <[email hidden]>

Resource Teacher Responsibilities

Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church

Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students

Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards

Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills

Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion

Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time

Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom

Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom

Provide direct support to students in their general education classes

Proctor tests

Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions

Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies

Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats

Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person

Attend the following school events (required): Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days

Perform other related duties as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Coursework in special education, or applicable experience
• One year of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff
• Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies
• Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
• Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment