St. Elizabeth Seton School in Palo Alto, CA is currently seeking a Resource Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Elizabeth Seton School, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, is a nurturing community in the Vincentian tradition. We provide holistic learning and a challenging curriculum to all students. At Seton, we believe that every child can and will learn. We work diligently to create supportive environments and to provide multiple opportunities for all learners to be successful academically, spiritually, socio-emotionally, and physically.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
● Working with the principal, vice principal, teachers, and parents to create learning environments where all learners progress towards proficiency of grade-level standards
● Planning, preparing and delivering direct instruction that meet the needs of individual learners and their personalized accommodations plans
● Collaborating and assisting teachers in professional development opportunities and in using data to drive instructional practices and decisions
● Communicating with parents, regularly and professionally, about student academic progress and accommodation plan and maintaining accurate documentation of all communication with parents concerning their children’s progress
● Scheduling and facilitating Student Success Team (SST) meetings in collaboration with the Leadership Team, homeroom teachers, and families
● Creating partnership opportunities with Palo Alto Unified School District and Ravenswood Unified to provide our learners and families with additional academic support
Requirements/Qualifications:
● Credentialed teacher (multiple subject credential and/or mild to moderate SPED)
● MA in special education preferred
● Classroom experience and/or experience working in a resource program preferred
● The ability to partner with teachers, parents, and community members in a positive and supportive environment
● Excellent communication skills
Application Instructions:
Please email your resume to Elizabeth Watters, ewatters@setonpaloalto.org