Resource Teacher – Twice Exceptional Autism

Under the direction of the Assistant Supervisor for Autism, the Recourse Teacher – Twice Exceptional/Autism is responsible for assisting in the identification and instructional support of twice exceptional students, in collaboration with the Talent and Gifted Supervisor, to ensure the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Talented and Gifted Program (TAG) program. In addition, the Resource Teacher will support the design and implementation of curriculum and professional learning opportunities for staff supporting twice exceptional and autism students.

Collaborates with new and experienced twice exceptional and autism teachers as a mentor/advisor to support them in the school Talented and Gifted and Autism program;

Conducts observations for the identification of potential twice exceptional students;

Attends Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meetings for twice exceptional and autism students;

Develops and revises sample lessons for each of the five pillars of twice exceptional strategies;

Provides coaching for special education teachers on the development of IEP goals and objectives;

Conducts informal observations and provides feedback to teachers of twice exceptional and autism students;

Conducts monthly meetings with middle and high school academic resource teachers and TAG center coordinators;

Attends monthly meetings with TAG Supervisor to complete screenings, identifications, and to coordinate professional development;

Provides monthly professional learning opportunities for general and special education teachers, school psychologists, special education chairperson and other designated staff;

Collaborates with TAG Supervisor to develop twice exceptional resources guides and documents;

Serves as a liaison between the Talent and Gifted Office and school administrators to implement the Twice Exceptional Supports to students with disabilities in the TAG program;

Provides support on evidenced based strategies and behavior management support to students with autism;

Administers cognitive ability, achievement assessments and education assessments as needed; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Five (5) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities is required; specifically autism and talented and gifted students;

Thorough knowledge of the special education service delivery models and instruction;

Thorough knowledge of the general education and gifted education pedagogy and current best evidenced-based practices;

Knowledge of the Maryland State Department of Education Criteria for Excellence Guidelines for Gifted Education Programs and COMAR regulations;

Formally trained in best practices in gifted education, including meeting the social, emotional and intellectual needs of gifted students;

Ability to collaborate with others;

Ability to use and interpret student performance data; and

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in special education or related area. Master’s Degree preferred.

Holds or is eligible for a Maryland Standard Professional Certificate in Special Education. Advanced Professional Certificate preferred.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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