Teacher: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Intervention - Polk

Catapult Learning • Lake Alfred, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Catapult Learning is seeking an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Math and Reading Intervention Teacher for a part-time position in Polk County, FL, for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves instructing small groups of ESE students in grades K-12 during regular school hours, focusing on intervention in Reading/ELA and Math. The position offers 15-25 hours per week with a pay rate of $30 per hour. Catapult Learning is a national organization with over 45 years of experience in providing educational solutions to improve student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Experience with ESE students is required
• Classroom teaching, internship, and/or tutoring experience
• Willingness and ability to teach both Math and Reading/ELA to various grade levels
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication
• Unwavering belief that all children can learn
• A passion to help students!

Nice To Haves

• Valid and current FL Teaching Certificate is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Instruct Reading/ELA and Math to small groups of ESE students in multiple grade levels in a face-to-face school setting with a focus on intervention.
• Deliver designated instructional models in readiness, reading, mathematics, and writing skills to eligible students through utilization of company-designed materials and educational strategies.
• Utilize company-provided curriculum to develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, online pre/post testing, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Schedule and attend parent meetings/conferences.
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Differentiate instruction: customize and deliver lessons and use data to meet student needs; engage students: foster ownership, critical thinking, and clear routines; grow professionally: embrace training, coaching, and feedback; track progress: maintain accurate student and academic records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Salaried compensation for positions scheduled for 25 or more hours per week
• Health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more insurance benefits for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)
• 401k plan with company match for full-time employees
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Paid teacher training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credentialing support
• Instructional toolkits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and personal time for employees who work 15 or more hours per week
• Paid holidays and other periods when schools are closed for full-time, salaried roles
• Summer School opportunities

What This Job Offers

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