ESE Teacher - North Campus

Seaside School Special Education Teacher Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary: Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g., school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• Designing individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Modify existing curriculum on basic subjects to meet each student’s learning requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of subject content
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc.
• Ability to manage students
• Ability to manage multiple tasks Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area.
• Exceptional Student Education endorsement