ESE Teacher, (Emotional/Behavior Disorder)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The ESE Teacher (Emotional/Behavior Disorder) plans and delivers instruction tailored to students’ individual needs, interests, backgrounds, and abilities. The teacher establishes learning objectives, selects appropriate instructional methods and materials, assesses and reports student progress, and identifies students’ learning strengths and needs. The role includes maintaining an orderly and supportive classroom, working with colleagues, students, parents, support personnel, and school volunteers, and contributing to school improvement initiatives. The teacher also maintains required records, follows applicable laws and District policies, recognizes signs of student distress or abuse and responds according to procedures and law, and establishes a secure testing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Florida teaching certificate covering the appropriate area of responsibility.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with changing priorities and demands.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and enforce relevant regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations concerning student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure, high workload volume, and multitasking demands.
Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and maintain energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience managing business or department functions and staff.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities.
Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and developing plans to implement and evaluate those objectives.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Employ instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning strengths and weaknesses and seek assistance from District specialists when appropriate.
Counsel regularly with colleagues, students, and/or parents.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers, work cooperatively with department heads or grade-level chairmen, and evaluate assignment effectiveness.
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed, in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet school and District policy requirements.
Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action under school procedures and law.
Establish an appropriate testing environment and maintain test security.