Behavior Support

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Temple Terrace, 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. The role includes developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), supporting students’ academic and behavioral progress, communicating with families and school or district personnel, and providing oversight to paraprofessionals. The position requires maintaining confidential records, appropriate certifications, and professional development hours. Teachers are expected to attend workshops and trainings, take reasonable precautions for student health and safety, and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may change according to district needs. District employees are expected to attend regularly and predictably, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed for their roles. The position requires effective communication, job knowledge, judgment, achievement focus, and planning and organization. Microsoft Office skills are listed. A Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education is preferred; eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required.

Requirements

Eligibility for a Florida Temporary Certificate is required.
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 limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Use Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate effective communication, job knowledge, judgment, achievement focus, and planning and organizational skills.

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 learning principles 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 through effective classroom management, 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 documentation.
Attend workshops and trainings to build 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.
Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism, and maintain the professional knowledge and skills needed for the position.