How to hire a resource specialist teacher

How to hire a resource specialist teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step resource specialist teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a resource specialist teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new resource specialist teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The resource specialist teacher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a resource specialist teacher to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a resource specialist teacher that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of resource specialist teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Resource Specialist Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Resource Specialist Teacher	Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.	$18-33
   Teacher Internship	Teaching interns are individuals who assist teachers and educators in the classroom. The interns are instructed to fulfill the tasks set out and provided by the supervisors for them... Show more	$16-32
   Teacher Aide	Teacher aides help lead teachers in managing the classroom. They assist teachers in conducting classroom sessions by setting up the classroom in advance, sourcing materials needed for class activities, helping in presentations, and guiding students during class activities... Show more	$11-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Professional Development
   • Classroom Management
   • Autism
   • Learning Process
   • Staff Development
   • Mathematics
   • IEP
   • Student Learning
   • Student Achievement
   • Math
   • RSP
   • Learning Environment
   • Instructional Techniques
   • Administrative Regulations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Coordinate students' daily schedules with general education teachers and support providers so that their IEP goals and objectives are accomplished.
   • Manage curriculum, facilitate IEP meetings and interface with school psychologists and social workers.
   • Assist children on the autism spectrum academically and socially to achieve integration into a mainstream educational environment.
   • Advance academic achievement by effectively teaching math and language arts skills to middle school students with learning disabilities.
   • Assist teachers in delivering differentiate instruction: English and math.
   • Demonstrate dedication to academic excellence by successfully teaching art and mathematics to drug rehabilitation adolescents.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your resource specialist teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A resource specialist teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, resource specialist teachers' average salary in missouri is 33% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level resource specialist teachers earn 44% less than senior-level resource specialist teachers.
   • Certifications. A resource specialist teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a resource specialist teacher's salary.

   Average resource specialist teacher salary

   $52,552yearly

   $25.27 hourly rate

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   Entry-level resource specialist teacher salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average resource specialist teacher salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$63,048	$30
   2	Michigan	$60,084	$29
   3	Massachusetts	$58,599	$28
   4	Maryland	$57,843	$28
   5	California	$57,513	$28
   6	Colorado	$49,953	$24
   7	Florida	$49,763	$24
   8	Texas	$48,914	$24
   9	Indiana	$47,433	$23
   10	Arizona	$47,059	$23

   Average resource specialist teacher salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Boston Public Schools	$72,177	$34.70	33
   2	Michigan State University	$61,755	$29.69	3
   3	Sacramento City Unified School District	$61,256	$29.45	47
   4	Larchmont Schools	$60,268	$28.98	3
   5	Colorado Christian University	$59,566	$28.64
   6	San José Unified School District	$57,485	$27.64
   7	Broward County Public Schools	$57,188	$27.49	1
   8	Los Feliz Charter School For The Arts	$56,681	$27.25
   9	Fontana Unified School District	$54,757	$26.33	6
   10	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	$54,747	$26.32	39
   11	Torrance Unified School District	$54,240	$26.08	7
   12	Denver Public Schools	$53,839	$25.88	39
   13	Camino Nuevo Charter Academy	$53,671	$25.80	8
   14	Jefferson Elementary School District	$53,669	$25.80	7
   15	Rocketship Education	$52,219	$25.11	100
   16	Garvey Corporation	$51,643	$24.83	1
   17	Shasta County Office of Education	$49,735	$23.91	2
   18	East Whittier City School District	$48,429	$23.28
   19	Alisal Union SD	$48,391	$23.26
   20	Pacifica School District	$45,105	$21.69	3

4. Writing a resource specialist teacher job description

   A good resource specialist teacher job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a resource specialist teacher job description:

   Resource specialist teacher job description example

   Requirements / Qualifications
   
   Requirements / Qualifications
   
   * Appropriate valid Educational Specialist Credential • Ability to work cooperatively with staff and parents • CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent • Valid California Driver's License
   
   Please Include: • Cover letter • Resume • Three current letters of recommendation (with in the last year) • Copy of credential(s) • Verification of CSET scores
   
   * Appropriate valid Educational Specialist Credential • Ability to work cooperatively with staff and parents • CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent • Valid California Driver's License
   
   Please Include: • Cover letter • Resume • Three current letters of recommendation (with in the last year) • Copy of credential(s) • Verification of CSET scores
   
   Comments and Other Information
   
   WELCOME TO THE PACIFICA SCHOOL DISTRICT!!! We are HIRING! Apply NOW! Help us make a difference... JOIN US Yes, we want YOU to apply and join our team in making a difference for our students and community. Apply on EdJoin or contact our Director of Human Resources or our Human Resources Specialist in answering any of your questions. For more information, check out the Pacifica School District Website and follow us on our Instagram Page. WHY WORK FOR US? *There are many reasons to work for the Pacifica School District. Here are a few reasons: *Amazing dedicated community of PSD students, families, staff, and volunteers *Gorgeous coastal community with lovely beaches, great surfing & hiking, best sunsets *Tiered instructional and intervention approach to support all student strengths and needs *Incredible mental health and behavior support throughout the school district with school counselors at every school and behaviorist support as needed *Small school district of six great schools and an exceptional Linda Mar Educational Center OUR MISSION STATEMENT Pacifica School District, the community it serves, and the children they cherish, together prepare each child to meet the challenges of the future by providing an equitable, rigorous academic program which nurtures curiosity and inspires joy, confidence, and achievement in learning. OUR LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) The LCAP has three goals. Goal One addresses the conditions of learning which includes having a quality staff, instructional materials and safe school sites. Goal Two addresses student academic outcomes which includes impactful instruction and support that are informed by student assessment data. Goal Three addresses both social emotional health of our students and staff, and meaningful participation of our families which includes assessment and engagement with social emotional learning; supports for students, families and staff; promoting supportive school climate and providing for meaningful family input and participation. Within all three of these goals, the actions follow within a three step plan. First, knowing our students and the impact the pandemic has had on them and their families. Second, expand instructional and social emotional support for our students. Third, understanding our impact on student success for all students. PSD continues to focus their efforts to consistently reduce the achievement and opportunity gap of the significant student groups (Referenced - CA School Dashboard, Fall 2020): Ethnic Student Groups - Black or African American (28), American Indian (7), Asian (249), Filipino (267), Hispanic or Latino (812), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15), Two or more races (474), White (1258). Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (601, 19.3%), English Learners (ELs) (278, 8.9%), Students with Disabilities (288, 9.3%) Foster Youth (4, 0.1%) Homeless (15, 0.5%) NOTE: Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Pacifica School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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5. Post your job

   To find resource specialist teachers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any resource specialist teachers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level resource specialist teachers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your resource specialist teacher job on Zippia to find and recruit resource specialist teacher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with resource specialist teacher candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new resource specialist teacher

   Once you have selected a candidate for the resource specialist teacher position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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