Must hold a certificate issued by Florida Department of Education.
The certificate must be in one of the following types: Professional Certificate, Temporary Certificate, Statement of Status of Eligibility.
The certificate position area must be in one of the following areas: Elementary Teacher, Success for All, Title I, English as a Second Language (EFL/ELL/ESL/ESOL), English, Reading, Reading Specialist, Reading/Language Arts, Art, Elementary, Special Education, Algebra I, Algebra II, Calculus, Geometry, Math (General), Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry, Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Mathematics III, Adapted Physical Education, Health, Physical Education, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Science (General), Space Science, Economics, Geography, History - US, History - World, Humanities, Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Political Science/Government, Psychology, Religion, Social Studies (General), Sociology, Autism, Early Intervention Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Severe/Profound Disabilities, Special Education (General), Paraprofessional/Teaching Aide, Paraprofessional/Teaching Aide (Special Education), Admissions/Registrar, Pupil Personnel Workers.
The certificate must be in one of the following grades: Preschool/Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th.
The certificate status must be active or about to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program.
Description
Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed Exceptional Student Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP. - Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. - Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. - Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. - Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies. - Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. - Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads. - Serves as primary contact for the parent. - Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations. - Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed. - Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. - Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities. - Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures. - Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students. - Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. - Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.