ESE Teacher [ChampionsGate - Polk Area]

Bridgeprep Academy, Inc.•Davenport, FL

38d

About The Position

To ensure high-quality instruction linked to the school and district strategic goals for all students with a focus on students with disabilities. To provide a rigorous academic environment that actively engages students; incorporates best educational practices; creates an inclusive environment that addresses the needs of all learners and supports the social/emotional development of the students.

Requirements

An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Florida certification in at least one area of exceptionality
Provide support to general education teachers and students with disabilities to provide consultative instruction, as identified through each student’s IEP.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Ability to write IEPs
Knowledge of the referral, evaluation, and placement process.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.
To serve as LEA representative, provide information to school-based personnel and update staff on policy changes.
Assist in developing appropriate IEPs, identifying, reporting, and correcting IDEA compliance internally to school-based leaderships.
Participate in training programs offered to enhance and better communicate the skills and proficiency related to the ESE Department.
To ensure adherence to rules and procedures mandated by federal, state and School policies.
Educational Plan/Educational Plan (IEP/EP) team meetings, Mediations and Due Process Hearings to assure that procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students have been adhered to.
Completes all required forms related to eligibility and placement of exceptional education and/or Section504students.
Assists the IEP/EP team in identifying the range of placement options and determining the least restrictive environment.
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week