ESE Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Academy North – Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Salary Range: $58,000.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Creates and implements a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning and personal growth. Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Responsible for providing assistance to the Academy Director and teachers with the implementation of educational curriculum that matches the federal, state, and school mandates to increase the achievement of all the students in the school.

Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.

• Prepares for and conducts parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program.
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other staff to monitor student progress.
• Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly).
• Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, and Progress Monitoring.
• Develops and implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring.
• Collects and reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Maintains accurate and compliant special education data (class lists with contact info, related services info, IEP due dates, etc.).
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with regulations and best practice.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Maintains communication with related service providers and case managers to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Administers diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education electronic student files.
• Participates in school specific training.
• Attends professional development as designated on the school calendar (travel may be required).

• Communication Proficiency.
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
• Assessment Strategies for Continuous Development.
• Establish Positive Learning Environment.

• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• HIV, CPR/First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or eligible for a Florida Certificate in Preschool or Primary/Pre‑K Education, or any subject within exceptional student education (ESE).
• Pre‑K Disability Endorsement.
• Department of Children and Families 45 Hours Child‑care Course.
• Department of Children and Families Staff Credentials.
• Department of Education Statement of Status of Eligibility.

Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents or employees of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility – Provides directions to teacher assistant(s) assigned to the classroom.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,…