ESE Micro School Teacher

BEHAVIORAL INITIATIVES LLC • Pembroke Pines, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Initiatives is a family-owned company in Pembroke Pines with a mission to provide quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges. Our new Microschool is a dynamic, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We focus on small class sizes, individualized instruction, and strong collaboration among educators, therapists, and families. We are seeking a passionate and experienced teacher to lead our microschool classroom. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a nurturing, student-centered environment from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, flexible educator who enjoys designing engaging learning experiences tailored to each child’s needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience (required)
• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ages 5-12 (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Open to collaborating in a multidisciplinary team
• Must be available Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) preferred
• Current RBT certification a plus (training and certification available)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the educational lead of the microschool classroom and support daily classroom operations
• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans tailored to students’ academic, behavioral, communication, and independence goals
• Lead a structured classroom serving up to six students (ages 5–10) alongside trained behavior therapists
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning activities and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Prepare classroom materials, schedules, and activities in advance to ensure classroom readiness
• Conduct assessments, maintain student records, monitor progress, and adjust instruction accordingly
• Collaborate closely with BCBAs, RBTs, leadership, and families to support student success
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with families through daily notes, conferences, and progress updates
• Conduct prospective family tours, lead student intake meetings, and support the onboarding process for new students and families
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, professionalism, and accountability within a growing microschool program
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain confidentiality and timely completion of documentation and reports

Benefits

• $55,000 base salary
• 401k with 3% match
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long Term disability
• Basic Life insurance
• One sick/personal day per month, totaling 80 hours of PTO
• Ongoing career development and training in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Small, supportive, mission-driven team
• In addition to the teaching role, candidates will have the opportunity to earn additional income by providing 1:1 ABA therapy sessions after school hours as well as on non operational school days (as per broward county schools schedule), paid hourly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level