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Hillsborough County Public Schools•Lutz, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is responsible for instruction in all areas of Exceptional Student Education in a classroom setting. The teacher designs and delivers specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs. The role includes developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), fostering a respectful and positive learning environment, monitoring student progress, and communicating with families and school or district personnel. The teacher also provides oversight to paraprofessionals and maintains confidential student records and required documentation. District employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; act with civility, respect, and professionalism; and maintain the professional knowledge and skills required for their duties. Responsibilities may change according to district needs. The position requires a Florida Temporary Certificate eligibility; a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education is preferred.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; and write and present information effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Microsoft Office computer skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to reach overhead with either hand.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education.

Responsibilities

Design and implement appropriate specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Develop and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), including present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and required special education and related services.
Create a positive educational climate in which students with disabilities can learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
Use varied teaching techniques, methods, and learning principles to help students meet IEP goals.
Observe and evaluate student performance and mastery of standards; monitor assessment data; and maintain student grades and attendance.
Manage classroom behavior using effective classroom-management strategies, positive behavior supports, evidence-based interventions, and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
Communicate with parents and school or district personnel about student progress and encourage parental involvement.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students’ health and safety and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provide oversight to paraprofessionals.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, data, and full-time equivalency (FTE) documentation.
Attend workshops and trainings to develop Exceptional Student Education knowledge and skills.
Maintain required certifications and professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
Maintain civility, respect, professionalism, and the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the role.