ESE Teacher

Focus School Software, LLC; Pierson (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus School Software, LLC is seeking an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher for Pierson Elementary, FL. The role requires Florida educator certification in ESE and relevant endorsements, with responsibilities spanning IEP compliance, student progress, and instruction using prescribed materials and assistive technology.

Base salary range is $50,000–$51,500 with potential advanced degree supplement. This on-site position emphasizes record-keeping, district policy adherence, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an educational field or equivalent as defined by FAC 6A-1.0503
• Hold or is eligible to hold a valid Florida Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or equivalent as defined by FAC 6A-4.01795
• Endorsements in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gifted, Orientation and Mobility, Pre-K Disabilities, Severe/Profound Disabilities, Reading; and crisis intervention for EBD/SC programs

Responsibilities

• Help students become proficient in standards and meet state/local requirements.
• Teach diligently using prescribed materials and technology-based instruction.
• Maintain records and report requirements by law, district, and administration.
• Administer medications as assigned and per policy.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; ensure IEP/BIP/EP documents are implemented with fidelity.
• Deliver all keys, records, and reports to the principal at year-end or termination.

Skills

Administrative skills

Instructional techniques

Communication skills

Student management

Assessment & data use

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Florida Educator Certificate

Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement

Gifted endorsement

Orientation and Mobility endorsement

Pre-K Disabilities endorsement

Severe or Profound Disabilities endorsement

Reading endorsement

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

Category EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION TEACHERS

Classification 03-Instructional/VUE

Posting Number 48310306

Date Posted 09/04/2026

Closing Date 11/30/2026

Job Description

• 1. *Help students become proficient in challenging standards and meet all state and local requirements for achievement. (FS 1012.53)
• 2. *Teach diligently and conscientiously, using prescribed materials and methods, including technology-based instruction. (FS 1012.53)
• 3. *Keep records and prepare and submit reports required by law, the school board, and/ or the principal/ administrator. (FS 1012.53) (VCS 410)
• 4. *Maintain a valid Florida educator's certificate as required by state law and state board of education regulations. (VCS410)
• 5. *Perform those duties that are necessary for the diligent and conscientious instruction of students. (VCS 410)
• 6. *Use prescribed and otherwise appropriate materials and methods. (VCS 410)
• 7. *Conform to all laws/ and all school board, school and division policies and procedures. (VCS 410)
• 8. *Deliver all keys, records and reports and account for all other assigned school district property to the principal/ administrator at the end of the regular school year or summer school upon transfer or termination of employment, or at any other time as required by the principal/ administrator or the superintendent. (VCS 410)
• 9. *Administer prescription medication as assigned and in accordance with lawand school board policy. (VCS 211; FS 1006.062)
• 10. *Follow district policy with regard to reporting absences and enabling substitute coverage.
• 11. *Conform to policy regarding sexual harassment, within the contexts of teacher-student, supervisor-subordinate, and between persons of the same employment status. (VCS 509)
• 12. *Conform to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida. (FAC 6B-1.001)
• 13. *Conform to the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida. (FAC 6B-1.006)
• 14. *Assist in practicing and enforcing laws, rules and policy regarding the Volusia County Schools Code of Student Conduct, and those of Florida, including the authority to use alternatives. (VCS Code of Student Conduct-208, FAC 6A-1.0404)
• 15. *Conform to the Volusia County Schools Equity Plan and the tenets of the prohibition of discrimination. (FAC 6A-19.001)
• 16. *Attend staff meetings and in-service training as needed for job enhancement.
• 17. Maintain knowledge of each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Educational Plan (EP) as appropriate and ensure such legal documents are implemented with fidelity as determined by the IEP or EP committee.
• 18. Collect and report progress monitoring data of students with IEPs and BIPs and have data available for each IEP meeting
• 19. Develop IEP goals and objectives for students staffed into the ESE program.
• 20. Report Present Levels of Performance on schedule required by district and dictated by state and federal requirements
• 21. Attend eligibility and placement staffings.
• 22. Provide training and support to general education teachers regarding implementation of IEPs and accommodations.
• 23. Maintain and ensure accuracy of educational records of students with disabilities, including logs of supports/services and progress monitoring data.
• 24. Maintain confidentiality in personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purpose or is required by law.
• 25. Follow expectations and directives as communicated by the district’s Exceptional Student Education Department which are not in conflict with law, policy or the contract.
• 26. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal/ Administrator, which are not in conflict with law, policy or the contract. (VCS 410)

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

Position Code: 627300043 Subject: ESE Teacher Mild VE Grade level(s): 3-5 School/Site: Pierson Elementary Please contact Kim Hutcherson at [e-mail] additional information

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in an educational field or the equivalent as defined by Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 6A-1.0503
• Hold or is eligible to hold a valid Florida Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or equivalent as defined by FAC 6A-4.01795
• Endorsements in the following areas as appropriate (dependent on class composition):
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: FAC 6A-4.01796
• Gifted: FAC 6A-4.01791
• Orientation and Mobility: FAC 6A-4.01794
• Pre-K Disabilities: FAC 6A-4.01792
• Severe or Profound Disabilities: FAC 6A-4.01793
• Reading: 6A-4.0163
• For teachers in Separate Class Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SC/EBD), EBD Separate School, Multi and ASD programs, hold or is eligible to hold certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrates competence in administrative and supervisory requirements (FAC 6B-5.003)
• Demonstrates competence in the techniques to analyze the needs and potential of individuals (FAC 6B-5.004)
• Demonstrates competence in instructional procedures (FAC 6B-5.005)
• Demonstrates competence in communication skills (FAC 6B-5.006)
• Demonstrates competence in student management techniques (FAC 6B-5.007)
• Demonstrates knowledge within the area of specialization to a degree consistent with the educator’s professional preparation (FAC 6B-5.008)
• Demonstrates competence in the techniques used to evaluate learning and goal achievement (FAC 6B-5.009)
• Demonstrates competence in human and interpersonal relations skills (FAC 6B-5.010)
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in physical activity appropriate to the required task, except for temporary disability (FAC 6B-5.011)
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively to accomplish the required task (FAC 6B-5.011)
• Ability to exhibit appropriate control of emotions (FAC 6B-5.011)
• Ability to perform required tasks with sufficient intellectual ability (FAC 6B-5.011)
• Ability to attend staff meetings and in-service training as needed
• Expertise in specially designed instruction, collaborative practices, differentiated curriculum and instruction, and classroom management
• Expertise in assessment, data analysis and the use of date to drive instruction
• Remain current in instructional initiatives, research and best practices

REPORTS TO: Principal / Administrator

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

Salary Info

Base Salary: $50,000 - $51,500 Advanced Degree Supplement if eligible: $3,081 to $6,637

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