ESE Behavior Specialist — High School

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County is seeking a dedicated Specialist, Behavior, (ESE) at Estero High School in Fort Myers, FL. This position supports students with exceptional needs and collaborates with staff to implement behavior plans and specialized instruction.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida teaching certificate in the appropriate area, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience in managing department functions and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff.
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Ability to work effectively under stress of deadlines, volume of workload, and multitasking requirements.
• Ability to organize self, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of energy in a fast-paced environment to provide efficient services.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
• Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
• Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology in teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The School District of Lee County is seeking a dedicated Specialist, Behavior, (ESE) at Estero High School in Fort Myers, FL. This position supports students with exceptional needs and collaborates with staff to implement behavior plans and specialized instruction.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida teaching certificate in the appropriate area, with a preference for a Master's degree and experience in managing department functions and staff.