The Resource Teacher's duties generally fall into four areas:
1. Assessment: Which may include observation, interviews, examination of student records, examination of student work samples, and the implementation of informal / diagnostic / standardized assessment tools.
2. Consultation and Collaboration: The Resource Teacher will work in consultation and collaboration with the Classroom Teacher, parents, Divisional Supports and Outside Agency supports. The Resource Teacher and the Classroom Teacher will work in consultation in individual education plans, adaptation plans as well with adapting teaching strategies, processes and materials.
3. Direct Service: Is used to enhance and support classroom instruction for all students including identified at-risk students. This also includes assessment.
4. Coordinator and Other Duties as Assigned: The following is a list of such duties:
 | communicates with parents, Student Services Support personnel, Outside Agencies, Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators |
| consult and collaborate with Classroom Teachers and Educational Assistants |
| schedule and coordinate team meetings |
| coordinates Educational Assistants schedules |
| coordinate vision and hearing screening |
| record keeping, reporting |
| applications for special grants to support students at risk |