ESE Elementary Teacher

EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To guide the development and implementation of an instructional program that will provide the best possible academic and independent skills for each student.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
Teaching experience working with students with unique abilities.
Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Teaching Certificate preferred.
bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Ability to motivate students with unique abilities
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal
Ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships
Ability to take initiative and meet objectives
High level of interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of participants and staff
Desire to improve the lives of people with autism and other special needs

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students within their individual needs.
Execute and monitor Annual Education Plan (AEP) while informing family of progress on a regular basis.
Modify teaching strategies as needed in order to promote mastery of IEP/AEP goals and objectives.
Demonstrate and utilize individualized special education strategies, behavior supports, TEACCH, ABA, and classroom management skills in accordance with agency code of student conduct, policies and procedures.
Develop individual visual schedules and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) for students.
Maintain frequent contact with parents to update them on strategies and techniques utilized in the classroom and make recommendations to parents on strategies they can utilize at home.
Participate in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
Foster an environment that supports individual achievement, team spirit and leadership.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Demonstrate and utilize appropriate guidance techniques, behavior supports, and classroom management skills.
Participate in the development of AEP during meetings with parents, administrators, teachers, social worker, and/or other professionals.
Develop weekly lesson plans, establish clear objectives, and make modifications to strategies as needed to help students meet their targeted goals.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, collect data on targeted behaviors for reduction and acquisition, and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Complete student assessments according to testing schedule and maintain a student portfolio of work samples to demonstrate progress.
Report all suspected child abuse/neglect to the Hotline; as well as the school social worker and School Director.
Attend staff and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence in ESE and Autism fields.
Attend special events after school hours and/or during weekends to help market the program to recruit new students.
Ensure confidentiality with all information; as well as the security and safety of all documents.
Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals.
Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills.
Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
Work a flexible schedule as required.
Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.