Teacher, ESE VE

Sarasota County Schools•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, ESE VE serves as a case manager supporting the implementation of Individual Educational Plan (IEP) processes in accordance with federal, state, and district regulations. The teacher provides an educational environment that supports students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals, and objectives. The role includes developing and monitoring IEPs, planning and delivering specially designed instruction, collaborating with general education teachers and service providers, coordinating meetings and transition planning, supporting students’ progress toward state standards and IEP goals, and maintaining a safe, organized learning environment. The teacher also completes related recordkeeping, assessment, scheduling, and professional responsibilities. The position is at Oak Park School, is listed as a 10-month contract, and has 7.5 hours per day. The role reports to the Principal or designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Exceptional Student Education and endorsement, as required.
Meet certification and highly qualified requirements for core content area(s), at the appropriate level.
Ability to design and implement educational services for exceptional students.
Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and research-based strategies for instructing students with varying learning abilities and styles.
Ability to use technology to support learning.
Ability to assess student achievement, analyze data, and prescribe actions for improvement.
Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision and a safe, orderly learning environment.
Ability to provide specially designed instruction specific to IEP goals.
Knowledge of best practices and pedagogy for individual skill acquisition and adapting or modifying instruction for students with disabilities.
Knowledge and understanding of subject matter content.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with professionals, students, parents, and the community.
Ability to complete required professional development and maintain a current professional certificate.
Light physical work: exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects.

Responsibilities

Develop appropriate, high-quality IEPs, including present levels of performance, measurable annual goals and benchmarks or short-term objectives, and classroom and testing accommodations.
Collect and monitor aligned student performance data, update present levels, adjust specially designed instruction, identify IEP goal needs, and report student progress toward IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers, and other staff to design specially designed instruction and least restrictive service delivery.
Support general education teachers in implementing accommodations and strategies and developing interventions for students with disabilities.
Coordinate scheduling and facilitation of IEP meetings and reevaluation reviews with parents and appropriate school or agency personnel, including explaining Procedural Safeguards.
Participate in Eligibility Determination and Manifestation Determination meetings and, as requested, develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and implement Behavior Improvement Plans.
Serve as Local Education Agency Representative if designated by an administrator.
Implement requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for students with disabilities.
Plan and deliver meaningful, engaging, differentiated instruction to help students with disabilities master state standards.
Create real-time schedules for assigned paraprofessionals and guide their provision of instruction.
Assist with transition planning, including transition assessments, waivers, deferrals, and other required transition procedures.
Establish short- and long-range goals based on student needs and District and state curriculum requirements.
Verify attendance rosters and complete incidental tasks related to FTE as required and scheduled.
Assist the ESE Instructional Facilitator and administration with schedules for IEP services, and complete data collection forms when schedules are initially set or changed.
Maintain a positive, collaborative, organized, and safe learning environment; manage time, materials, and equipment effectively.
Maintain effective recordkeeping procedures that comply with Sarasota County Schools procedures.
Assist in enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board policies.
Use progress-monitoring strategies and analyze data to plan and adjust specially designed instruction.
Administer state assessments and establish appropriate testing environments and test security in accordance with allowable accommodations.
Apply subject-matter knowledge, principles of learning, and research-based strategies in instructional design, planning, and delivery.
Use multimedia materials, equipment, assistive devices, technology, and other resources to meet student learning needs.
Use strategies and techniques that enhance students’ critical-thinking skills and provide challenging, relevant work aligned with IEP goals and objectives.
Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action in accordance with school procedures and law; collaborate with professionals and parents as appropriate.
Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with professionals, students, parents, and the community; collaborate with colleagues to enhance instruction.
Assist others in acquiring skills and knowledge in areas of responsibility.
Pursue ongoing professional growth, complete required professional development, and maintain a current professional certificate.
Model professional and ethical conduct and fulfill professional responsibilities.
Support school improvement initiatives through active participation in school activities, services, and programs.
Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the position’s goals and objectives.