Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - Empowerment Academy

Easter Seals Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - Empowerment Academy is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year. The Empowerment Academy is a private school in Daytona Beach, Florida, designed to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities. The program offers a highly individualized, supportive learning environment with a strong focus on student growth, independence, communication, and social-emotional development. Explorer Empowerment Academy is launching its Kindergarten Program for the 2026–2027 school year, serving students with disabilities, with a primary focus on supporting neurodiverse students and children with autism and related developmental differences. The program is designed with a low student-to-teacher ratio to provide individualized instruction, targeted support, and meaningful opportunities for each student to learn and participate successfully. The instructional program utilizes TeachTown, an evidence-based curriculum designed to support students with autism and other developmental disabilities. TeachTown provides structured, individualized instruction in academic, communication, social-emotional, and functional skill areas while allowing instruction to be tailored to each student's developmental level and learning needs. As a member of the founding kindergarten team, the ESE Teacher will have an important role in establishing a positive classroom culture and helping shape the educational program as the Academy grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Exceptional Student Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
• Experience working with children with disabilities, autism, developmental disabilities, or other neurodiverse learners is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies for students with disabilities
• Ability to develop and implement individualized instruction based on student needs and abilities
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, teachers, therapists, and other professionals
• A genuine passion for working with children with disabilities and a commitment to helping each student reach their individual potential
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and effective when responding to challenging behaviors or situations

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction to kindergarten students with disabilities using the TeachTown curriculum and other appropriate instructional strategies
• Adapt instruction and learning activities to meet individual student needs and abilities
• Create a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes learning, communication, independence, and student success
• Implement appropriate instructional and positive behavior support strategies for students with autism and other developmental disabilities
• Monitor student progress through observation, assessment, and data collection, and maintain required student records and documentation
• Collaborate with families, teacher assistants, and related service providers, including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapists, to support student success

Benefits

• Live and on-demand professional development opportunities, both internal and external
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community
• Discounted childcare rate at our Explorer Academy for eligible children of employees

What This Job Offers

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