Teacher-Autism Cluster

Broward County Public Schools•Pembroke Pines, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher-Autism Cluster creates and maintains a classroom atmosphere that fosters high expectations and enthusiasm for learning. The role integrates critical thinking, practical application, interpersonal skills, and technology into aligned curriculum and assessment, with the goal of achieving measurable gains for all students and meeting district and state standards. The teacher plans and evaluates instruction and assessment across learning environments; establishes a positive, well-managed classroom; and supports students’ intellectual, personal, and social development. The teacher uses assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards, adapts instruction and materials to students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and promotes critical and creative thinking. The role also involves communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders; collaborating on continuous improvement; maintaining required records and school property; and following applicable professional ethics, regulations, and safety procedures. If assigned Limited English Proficient students, the teacher must complete the training and obtain the endorsement required by state rules or guidelines. Additional duties may be assigned by the principal. The position is at Pembroke Lakes Elementary in Pembroke Pines, on a 196-day work calendar. The advertisement window begins October 14, 2026, and remains open until filled.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Florida certification.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Use traditional and alternative assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support learners’ continuous development.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other stakeholders.
Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.
Use techniques and strategies that promote students’ critical, creative, and evaluative thinking.
Use instructional strategies and materials that reflect students’ cultures, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fulfill applicable written contract terms, adhere to Florida education ethics and professional conduct requirements, and assist with enforcing federal, state, and district regulations.
Apply knowledge of learning and human development to provide a positive environment supporting students’ intellectual, personal, and social development.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter.
Establish classroom management and discipline that promote active learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.
Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.
Work with peers, parents, the community, and other stakeholders to continuously improve students’ educational experiences.
Integrate appropriate technology into teaching and learning.
Complete required training and obtain the required endorsement if assigned Limited English Proficient students.
Maintain school records and prepare and submit reports required by law, state regulations, or the school district.
Account for school property, including keys, records, reports, and personal computers, as prescribed by applicable regulations.
Perform and promote activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.