Instructional-Varying Exceptionalities Possible Incentive Pay

Osceola County School District • Kissimmee, FL

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About The Position

Teach exceptional students according to individual education plans, following adopted curriculum, instructional methods, and monitoring systems. Incentive pay is conditional on meeting all requirements established by the State and approval by the Florida Department of Education. Eligible instructional employees at Highlands Elementary School may qualify for recruitment and retention supplements under the 2026–27 Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Certification in Exceptional Student Education.
• To qualify for the described incentive pay, meet the State's eligibility criteria, including an applicable School District Student Growth Measure or State Value Added Model (VAM) rating of “Effective” or “Highly Effective,” at least three years of verified teaching experience, and Florida certification in a core subject area.

Responsibilities

• Teach exceptional students according to individual education plans.
• Follow adopted curriculum, instructional methods, and monitoring systems.

Benefits

• Eligible employees hired or transferred to Highlands Elementary School by September 15, 2026, may receive a recruitment supplement of up to $15,000 for an eligible State VAM rating of “Highly Effective” or up to $7,500 for an eligible State VAM rating of “Effective,” subject to eligibility and Florida Department of Education approval.
• Eligible Highlands Elementary School instructional employees may receive a $1,200 retention supplement for additional work expectations and requirements associated with assignment at an eligible school, subject to eligibility and Florida Department of Education approval.

What This Job Offers

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