Teacher - Exceptional Student Education

Plato Academy Schools•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

The ESE Teacher provides specially designed instruction, supports individual learning needs, and partners with families and colleagues to help students achieve academic and social-emotional goals. The teacher plans and delivers engaging, standards-aligned instruction tailored to students’ strengths, needs, and IEP goals; helps develop and implement IEPs; and creates a safe, organized, inclusive classroom that promotes collaboration, independence, and high expectations. The role includes differentiating instruction, monitoring student progress, supporting positive behavior, maintaining confidential records, communicating with families, and coordinating with school, district, and community resources. The teacher also supports English learners, participates in professional learning, and follows applicable requirements and school policies.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction tailored to students’ strengths, needs, and IEP goals.
Collaborate in developing and implementing IEPs, including specially designed instruction, accommodations, interventions, and progress monitoring.
Create a safe, organized, inclusive classroom that promotes collaboration, independence, and high expectations for all learners.
Differentiate individual, small-group, and classroom instruction using varied strategies, adaptive materials, and appropriate technology.
Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, the Student Services Director, and other professionals to coordinate instruction and student support.
Use assessments and student data to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction.
Implement positive behavior supports and collaborate on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as needed.
Maintain accurate, confidential student records, progress reports, and required documentation.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and provide guidance on IEP goals, accommodations, and learning supports.
Participate in intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
Administer required assessments and provide students’ designated testing accommodations.
Support English learners in collaboration with school staff.
Participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practice.
Coordinate with school, district, and community resources to support students and families.
Supervise and support students throughout assigned school activities and follow procedures that protect student safety and well-being.
Follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements and school policies; perform other duties as assigned.