Resource program teacher vs reading specialist

Differences between resource program teacher and reading specialist duties and responsibilities

Resource program teacher example responsibilities.

• Lead the data team with interpreting results, including NWEA and other benchmark assessments.
• Complete IEP monitoring, progress reports, IEP writing, and individual assessments.
• Plan and engage students in lessons that focus on skills that meet specific IEP goals using a variety of reading materials.
• Plan and instruct professional development for peers on RTI regulations, various educational computer software, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Work as inclusion EC in most cases either by helping EC students in classroom or by co-teaching a lesson.
• Develop, coordinate and administer instructional activities for EC students
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Reading specialist example responsibilities.

• Assist children on the autism spectrum academically and socially to achieve integration into a mainstream educational environment.
• Coordinate and direct the annual drama production.
• Provide direct services to the RTI students through the best guide reading practices.
• Coordinate and execute all festive cultural events for families of students in grades k-12.
• Organize school-wide educational events and activities specific to the needs of children with autism.
• Review basics of writing essays, discussion of reading selection, and development of writing skills.
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