Montessori ESE Specialist: Resource & Inclusion; PreK-2nd Grade

Training & Language Requirements

Training:
Montessori Trained OR Willingness to Train (Primary or Elementary)

Language Requirement:
Fluent in English (Bilingual Spanish/English preferred)

Mi Escuela Montessori | Polk County, FL

Mi Escuela Montessori is seeking an ESE Specialist who thrives at the intersection of Resource (targeted support) and Inclusion (in‑classroom support). This role is designed for a teacher who believes that with scaffolds and supports, most children can be served in the Montessori environment.

You will manage a caseload of learners from PreK through 2nd Grade, ensuring their IEP goals are met through a combination of specialized pull‑out sessions and side‑by‑side support within the Montessori environment. You will serve as the primary liaison between the school and outside specialists and will supervise a dedicated ESE Paraprofessional to ensure high‑quality support is delivered across all classrooms.

• Work directly within Montessori classrooms to adapt lessons and materials in real‑time, ensuring students with disabilities can participate fully in a specially prepared environment.
• Manage and mentor an ESE Paraprofessional, providing daily direction, scheduling support across classrooms, and ensuring effective implementation of accommodations and behavioral supports.
• Serve as the point of contact for Speech‑Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists, coordinating with them on scheduling and integrating therapeutic strategies into the child’s daily Montessori work.
• Write, implement, and monitor high‑quality IEPs, facilitating IEP meetings with a focus on family engagement and child‑centered goals.
• Provide targeted, small‑group intervention for students requiring intensive academic or behavioral support outside of the main classroom flow in a morning work cycle.
• Assist classroom Guides (teachers) in understanding neurodiversity and implementing accommodations that maintain the integrity of the Montessori environment, and support them in MTSS and record‑keeping.

• Certification:
  Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K‑12 (or ability to obtain).
• Leadership Ability:
  Proven ability to supervise, schedule, and mentor support staff (Paraprofessionals).
• Language:
  Full professional fluency in English.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related field.

• Bilingualism:
  Proficiency in Spanish to support our dual‑language families.
• Montessori Training: MACTE‑accredited training in Primary (3–6) or Elementary (6–9) (or willingness to complete school‑sponsored training).

• Collaborative Ecosystem:
  Work as part of a team that includes the Director of Education, Instructional Coaches, and specialized therapists.
• Sponsored Training:
  Access to subsidized Montessori certification through our on‑site MACTE‑accredited training center.
• New Facility:
  Join us in our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art building for the 2026‑2027 school year, featuring dedicated therapy and resource spaces.