ESE Teacher, (Emotional/Behavior Disorder)

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, Florida is seeking an ESE Teacher to support students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. This full-time role requires a Florida teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree.

The incumbent will develop individualized programs, monitor progress, and collaborate with staff and families to promote student success. Responsibilities include planning instruction, maintaining records, applying appropriate behavioral strategies, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Florida teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution. (preferred)
• Experience managing business/department functions and staff. (preferred)
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan study programs meeting student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist in establishing curriculum objectives and evaluation plans.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning for diverse students.
• Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Use appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide reports as required.
• Diagnose learning strengths/ weaknesses and consult District specialists when needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Enforce policies governing student life and classroom rules fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for support staff and volunteers.
• Use technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by policy and law.
• Adhere to ethics and district policies; engage in school improvement activities.
• Recognize indicators of student distress or abuse and act appropriately.
• Establish testing environments and ensure test security.

Skills

Clear communication

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret regulations

Project management tools

HIPAA knowledge

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida teaching certificate

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

ESE Teacher, (Emotional/Behavior Disorder)

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

ESE Teacher, (Emotional/Behavior Disorder)

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5972464

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 4:50 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:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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