The role of a resource teacher encompasses a multifaceted approach to support students, teachers, and parents. They act as a liaison with educational specialists and maintain active communication with school administration to advocate for the individual needs of students.
is in active contact with Administration to advocate for students' individual needs within the school
attends ongoing PD in various aspects of Special Education T&L resources
Liaises with Educational Specialist Professionals
is in contact with other Resource Teachers
supports the student by
encouraging student to advocate for own needs
Listening to what students say as teacher lectures/teaches
getting to know students in order to provide different strategies for students
providing another voice for students to relate with
Making additional observations on student learning
supports Parents by
meeting/communicating with parents about their child's education
supports the Teacher by
Allowing students to express concerns to someone they relate with.
Providing specialist input to the teacher on how students are learning
can suggest appropriate assistive technologies and devices for the teacher to integrate into T&L
Giving an additional voice/perspective/ to the teacher to develop understanding of the student and his/her strengths/challenges to suggest appropriate teaching strategies; A co-teacher in many ways.
Informing/discussing with the teacher of behavioural observations when the teacher has not been present for