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Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

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 implements specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs, and develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEPs). The role includes fostering a respectful and positive learning environment; using varied teaching methods to help students meet IEP goals; monitoring student performance, assessment data, grades, and attendance; and managing behavior through effective classroom strategies, positive supports, and evidence-based interventions. The teacher communicates with parents and school and district personnel, supports student health and safety, provides oversight to paraprofessionals, and maintains confidential records and required documentation. The position also requires ongoing professional learning and maintaining appropriate certifications and professional development hours. District employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. Responsibilities may change based on district needs. The district provides equal opportunity in personnel policies and practices and accords certain selection, retention, and promotion preferences to eligible Florida-resident veterans and spouses of veterans.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required.
Maintain appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required.
Demonstrate required job skills and knowledge, the ability to learn and apply new skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, listen and comprehend, keep others informed, and select appropriate communication methods.
Read, analyze, and interpret documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; and write and present information effectively.
Apply mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Solve practical problems involving concrete variables and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Use Microsoft Office.
Meet the position’s physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing, overhead reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement specially designed instruction, accommodations, and supports in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs.
Develop and implement 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 learn in an atmosphere of respect and rapport.
Use varied teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to help students meet their 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 student health and safety and safeguard equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provide oversight to paraprofessionals.
Maintain and secure confidential records, inquiries, data, and full-time-equivalency documentation.
Attend workshops and training to build Exceptional Student Education knowledge and skills.
Maintain appropriate certifications and required professional development hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.