ESE Teacher — Empower Diverse Learners

Orange County Public Schools; Gotha (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools in Gotha, Florida is seeking an ESE Teacher for varying exceptionalities to join a collaborative school team. The role focuses on delivering tailored instruction, assessing student progress, and engaging with families to support student growth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Florida certification eligibility, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and effective classroom management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Certification or eligible for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Works with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities for students and the school.
• Participates as an active member with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement.
• Manages classroom and supervises proper care of equipment used.
• Participates in personal professional growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge.
• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on developmental stages of students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques to meet the individual needs of students.
• Utilizes technology and current research in instruction.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis.
• Utilizes classroom management techniques conducive to an effective classroom climate.
• Shows sensitivity to students, parents and the community and promotes student self-esteem.
• Maintains professional relationship between school and parents.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, or written communications.
• Encourages parental involvement through school activities, connecting home and school.
• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance records and student progress reports.
• Assists in the protection of student and school property.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Child development

Communication skills

Technology basics

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification eligible

Job description

Orange County Public Schools in Gotha, Florida is seeking an ESE Teacher for varying exceptionalities to join a collaborative school team. The role focuses on delivering tailored instruction, assessing student progress, and engaging with families to support student growth.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and Florida certification eligibility, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and effective classroom management.