Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Lakeland, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers at IDEA Lakeland Academy are responsible for the academic achievement and support of special education students. They develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. ESE teachers provide in-class support for subjects like reading, writing, and math, and teach content mastery for students requiring specific accommodations and service minutes. This role serves as a crucial link between home and school for high-need students and their families. This is a grant-funded position through IDEA B Grant funds, with potential for extension, but no guarantee of ongoing employment. All duties are allowable and allocable to the grant, and the employee will work 100% on allowable grant activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
Experience in an Exceptional Student Education classroom setting.
Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education.
Current GT endorsement or willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire.
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
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 facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.
Strong family engagement and communication skills.
Record of results for students who are academically at risk.
Must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job.
Successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire.

Responsibilities

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals.
Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans.
Teach small groups of students who are academically at risk in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions for maximizing achievement.
Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
Prepare students for transitions between grades and after graduation.
Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments.
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly, and update gradebook weekly.
Communicate student progress with students and families weekly.
Effectively use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned with campus-wide initiatives, developing students’ character and sense of community.
Help shape and develop a school-wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.
Engage in summer and year-long district, school, and personal learning and development.
Work a minimum of 40+ hours per week at school.
Participate in after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of an Exceptional Student Education (para-professional) in the RISE classroom.

Benefits

Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500.
Stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each.
Opportunities and incentives through Teacher Career Pathway with potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation.
Additional hourly compensation for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.
Comprehensive benefits plan.
Majority of employee premium covered for the base medical plan.
Subsidized costs for spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan.
Up to 8 weeks of paid Family Leave for birth or adoption of a child (based on tenure and caregiver designation).
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (subject to manager discretion and budget availability).
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Flexible spending account options.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Employer-paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
Potential relocation allowance.