ESE Teacher, ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) - Skyline Elementary

The School District of Lee County; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County’s Skyline Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida is seeking an ESE Teacher specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role focuses on individualized planning, collaboration, and delivering effective instruction for diverse learners.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and a Florida teaching certificate; Master’s degree preferred. This full-time position offers ongoing opportunities to support student success within a Florida public school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan individualized or cooperative programs of study meeting student needs and abilities.
• Assist in establishing curriculum objectives and development of implementation plans.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear lesson objectives communicated to students.
• Employ appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Diagnose learning strengths/weaknesses and involve district specialists as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents regularly.
• Enforce classroom policies and maintain orderly conduct.
• Plan/supervise assignments for support personnel and volunteers; evaluate effectiveness.
• Use technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by law and policy.
• Adhere to ethics and district rules; support school improvement initiatives.
• Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and act according to procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida teaching certificate

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

ESE Teacher, ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) - Skyline Elementary

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922096

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:39 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands; interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• 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.

Revised: 08/01/23

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.

Revised: 08/01/23

Additional Job Information

No job description available

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > Autism

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
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