ESE Teacher - Mandarin Campus

Seaside Charter Schools; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 43,830 - 53,570; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Jacksonville is seeking a dedicated educator to guide students in achieving curriculum goals. The ideal candidate will assess abilities, adapt learning materials, and monitor student progress, especially for those with mild to moderate disabilities. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and Florida Department of Education certification. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to student development and holistic educational planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification, PreK-3 or K-6.
• Exceptional Student Education certification/endorsement needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans.
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress.
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed.
• Find engaging activities to teach skills.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
• Inform parents about their children’s performance.
• Teach groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities.
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities.
• Collaborate with support staff to create holistic intervention plans.
• Modify existing curriculum on basic subjects.

Skills

Knowledge of subject content

Strong oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong word processing skills

Spreadsheet skills

Database skills

Presentation software skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Florida Department of Education Certification, PreK-3 or K-6

Exceptional Student Education certification/endorsement

Job description

Starting Salary: $48,700, with FDOE certification

FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• • Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification, PreK-3 or K-6
• • Exceptional Student Education certification/endorsement

Job Summary

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• • Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• • Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• • Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• • Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• • Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• • Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• • Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• • Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• • Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities
• • Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• • Collaborate with the support staff (e.g., school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
• • Modify existing curriculum on basic subjects to meet each student’s learning requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• • Knowledge of subject content
• • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• • Strong organizational skills
• • Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
• • Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• • Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc.