Behavior Support

Overview

The Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is responsible for the instruction of all areas of Exceptional Student Education in a classroom setting for the  school year. Contact Penny Winters  x223.

• Designs and implements appropriate Specially Designed Instruction, accommodations, and supports assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students, including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Creates a positive educational climate for students with disabilities and maintains a respectful classroom environment.
• Employs various teaching techniques and approaches to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors assessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance.
• Manages student behavior using effective classroom management strategies, positive behavior supports, evidence-based interventions, and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourages parental involvement.
• Takes responsible precautions to ensure health and safety of students and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides oversight to paraprofessionals.
• Maintains confidential records, inquiries, data and full-time equivalency documentation.
• Attends workshops and trainings to build knowledge and skills in Exceptional Student Education.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive and may change according to district needs.

Communications:
Expresses ideas verbally and in writing; demonstrates listening and comprehension; keeps others informed; uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge:
Demonstrates required job skills and knowledge; able to learn and apply new skills; stays current with developments; requires minimal supervision.

Judgment:
Makes timely, sound decisions and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in decision-making.

Achievement Focus:
Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence; measures self against standards of excellence.

Planning & Organization:
Plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and sets goals.

Note:

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity and does not discriminate on various bases; district may have veteran preferences as described.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:
Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education. Student Education Preferred. Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate Required.

Language

Skills:

Reads, analyzes, and interprets documents; responds to inquiries; writes and presents effectively.

Mathematical

Skills:

Works with relevant concepts and applies fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability:
Solves practical problems and interprets instructions in various forms.

Computer

Skills:

Microsoft Office.

Physical

Activities:

Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.

Lifting Demands:
Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching

Activities:

Both hands; overhead.

Environmental Conditions:

Moderate noise.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline. All applicants must have an ACTIVE application and notification from the Application Center to be considered.

Not currently an employee? You can apply by clicking the "Apply" button. Are you a current employee? Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). All transfers or promotions must apply through the Employee Experience page.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education