Behavior Support

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Plant City, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is responsible for instruction in all areas of Exceptional Student Education in a classroom setting. The role includes designing and delivering specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs. The teacher develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), supports student learning and behavior, monitors progress, communicates with families and school personnel, and provides oversight to paraprofessionals. The position is listed as ESE Behavior Support English 6–12, with hours of 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision and goals, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. The district states that it provides equal opportunity in personnel policies and practices.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; and write and present effectively.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, geometry, and trigonometry concepts, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and reach with either hand, including overhead.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education.

Responsibilities

Design and implement specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and student needs.
Develop and implement IEPs, including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and required special education and related services.
Create a positive educational climate where students with disabilities can learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
Use varied teaching techniques, methods, and learning principles to help students meet their IEP goals.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective classroom management strategies, positive behavior supports, evidence-based interventions, and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take reasonable precautions to protect student health and safety and safeguard equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provide oversight to paraprofessionals.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, data, and FTE documentation appropriately.
Attend workshops and training to build ESE knowledge and skills.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Meet district expectations for attendance, support of district goals, civility and professionalism, and maintaining professional knowledge and skills.