Teacher - Elementary ESE - K-3

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•$49,000 - $51,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher – Elementary ESE Self Contained Classroom is the instructional leader for a classroom of approximately 9–12 students with significant behaviors that interfere with their learning or that of peers. Students need a supportive, more restrictive ESE self-contained educational setting. The teacher provides individualized instruction and behavioral support in an inclusive charter school network, using customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. The role includes collaborating with families and the IEP team, meeting applicable educational and reporting requirements, and supporting students’ learning, development, and care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
Training in applied behavior analysis, or agreement to complete LEA-approved training within a designated time frame.
Training in LEA-approved positive behavioral strategies to prevent or de-escalate behavior, or agreement to complete the training within a designated time frame.
Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education or PreK–3rd, based on grades taught.
Exceptional Education Endorsement and ESOL Endorsement, or the endorsements in process.
Experience working with children with a variety of behavioral needs.
Knowledge of federal and state laws related to exceptional student education.

Nice To Haves

Autism Endorsement.
One to three years of teaching experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

Apply the Danielson instructional framework and its protocols to provide effective instruction, including planning and preparation, maintaining the classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
Participate as an integral member of the IEP team and draft IEP goals using data from the classroom, families, therapists, and other team members.
Collect and use data to evaluate the effects of learning experiences on student development and learning approaches, adapting instruction as needed.
Maintain student work portfolios, record observed progress, use observational data to plan individualized and differentiated instruction, and follow each student’s IEP.
Provide instruction in standard and modified curriculum pathways, including Access Points, and assess students using standard and modified assessment pathways.
Lead classroom teams in developing and implementing functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, and crisis plans for identified students.
Provide social skills instruction using research-based methods and approved district curricula.
Implement and coach classroom personnel in research-based classroom management and behavioral strategies.
Complete reporting required by district, state, federal, and educational agencies, including restraint and seclusion, assessment, and behavioral data reporting.
Collect behavioral data, assist with student crisis intervention, and use and model research-based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions.
Communicate clearly with families about student progress, involve family members in planning strategies, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with them.
Participate in team meetings, professional learning, and school-based activities.
Maintain a clean, well-maintained classroom that supports discovery and use of materials; keep hazardous materials inaccessible to children, consistently use universal precautions, and respond appropriately to accidents and incidents, including documentation.
Meet expectations for punctuality, attendance, deadlines, policy and procedure compliance, the Code of Ethics, professional judgment, and applicable Florida Educators Accomplished Practices.
Provide basic caregiving using universal health and safety precautions, including changing diapers, feeding children, and cleaning children’s hands and faces.
Apply approved local and state protocols for technology and modify media and technology to accommodate students’ needs.
Integrate art into curriculum and learning experiences, making necessary accommodations for students.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.