Teacher, Student Education - ESE Resource, ELA & Reading

Teacher, Exceptional Student Education - ESE Resource, ELA & Reading Job Description

Location:

Sarasota High
Cost Center:
Sarasota High
Hours Per Day: 7.5

Shift: Contract
Months: 10
Posting Until Filled

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Exceptional Student Education and required endorsement.
• Meeting certification and highly qualified requirements for core content area(s) at the appropriate level.

• Design and implement educational services for exceptional students.
• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and research‑based strategies for instructing students with varying learning abilities and styles.
• Ability to use technology to support learning.
• Effectively assess student achievement levels, analyze data, and prescribe improvement actions.
• Maintain appropriate student supervision to provide a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Provide specially designed instruction specific to IEP goals.

• Develop quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with present levels, measurable goals, and appropriate accommodations.
• Collect and monitor performance data to inform instruction and report progress toward IEP goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with general‑education teachers, service providers, and other staff.
• Collaborate with general‑education teachers and service providers to design and deliver least restrictive instructional services.
• Support general‑education teachers in implementing accommodations and strategies; assist in developing interventions.
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, reevaluations, and procedural safeguards discussions.
• Participate in eligibility and manifestation determinations; develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and implement Behavior Improvement Plans.
• Serve as Local Education Agency representative when designated.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction to help students master state standards.
• Create real‑time schedules for paraprofessionals and guide instruction delivery.
• Assist with transition planning and assessment for students with disabilities.
• Verify attendance rosters and conduct incidental tasks related to FTE.
• Assist ESE instructional facilitators and administration with scheduling and data collection.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Manage time, materials, and equipment effectively.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping procedures in compliance with district policies.
• Enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Utilize progress monitoring strategies and analyze data to adjust instruction.
• Administer state assessments; establish appropriate testing environments and security.
• Apply instructional design principles and research‑based strategies.
• Use multimedia approaches and assistive devices to meet diverse learning needs.
• Enhance critical thinking skills through appropriate strategies.
• Provide high‑quality, challenging, and relevant work aligned with IEP goals.
• Recognize student distress or abuse indicators and take appropriate action per school procedures.
• Teach safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with professionals, students, parents, and the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve the instructional environment.
• Assist others in skill acquisition within your responsibility areas.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and in‑service training.
• Maintain current professional certification by completing required professional development.
• Model professional and ethical conduct with all stakeholders.
• Support school improvement initiatives by participating in activities, services, and programs.
• Perform incidental tasks consistent with position goals and objectives.

Light work:
Exert up to 20 pounds occasionally or 10 pounds frequently to move objects.

Salary and benefits consistent with the district’s approved compensation plan.
Hours of employment as established by the district.
Position type:
Full‑time.

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