Student Education; ESE Teacher- Facilitator

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher‑Support Facilitator - Job# 4478

School Board of Highlands County – Sebring, Florida

Job : 5807601
Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher

ASSIGNMENT: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
• Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate subject area
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

• Physical dexterity tasks involving: lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Additional endorsement(s) in one of the following:
  Severe or Profound Disabilities, Orientation and Mobility, or Autism may also be required depending on student classroom composition.

• Aids in instructional and behavioral programming and works with program specialist and behavioral specialist
• Develops Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students collaboratively with other staff assuring an appropriate education, evaluate the attainment of annual goals and objectives for students
• Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the program and provides leadership for them in the classroom by delegating activities and working collaboratively with them
• Reads, reviews and understands information provided through documents such as the Special Programs and Procedures, The Exceptional Student Education Handbook, technical assistance papers and other material provided
• Audits and maintains accurate student files and reports:
  • FTE October and February
  • December Federal Count Survey 9
  • Teacher and Para Class Schedules
  • Data collection for IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Attends monthly department meetings
• Identifies or develops long‑and short‑term plans based on student needs which are consistent with District and State curriculum requirements
• Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission
• Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identifies, selects, and develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement
• Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment
• Establishes and utilizes behavior‑management techniques which are appropriate and effective
• Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
• Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act
• Manages time effectively
• Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements
• Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned
• Develop and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners
• Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)
• Establishes appropriate testing environment, and ensure test security
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content
• Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery
• Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking…