ESE Teacher: Inspire Diverse Learners & Achieve Growth

The School District of Lee County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Lee County seeks an ESE Teacher for Tortuga Preserve Elementary School in Lehigh Acres, Florida. This position serves students with varying exceptionalities and requires a Florida teaching certificate.

Responsibilities include planning individualized instruction, creating an engaging classroom environment, assessing progress, and collaborating with colleagues and families. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

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

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

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Privacy laws

Stress management

Organization

Technical communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida teaching certificate

Master's degree

Job description

The School District of Lee County seeks an ESE Teacher for Tortuga Preserve Elementary School in Lehigh Acres, Florida. This position serves students with varying exceptionalities and requires a Florida teaching certificate.

Responsibilities include planning individualized instruction, creating an engaging classroom environment, assessing progress, and collaborating with colleagues and families. A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.