Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher Applicant Pool - IDEA Tampa Bay (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive medical benefits

403(b) retirement matching

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Florida seeks an Exceptional Student Education Teacher responsible for supporting students with various disabilities. The role involves adapting lessons, developing and implementing IEPs, and collaborating with families. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and certification in Exceptional Student Education. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits including tuition reimbursement, and strong support for teacher development in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution.
• Experience in an Exceptional Student Education classroom setting.
• Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula.
• Collect and analyze student data.

Skills

Adaptability

Lesson Planning

Communication

Student Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Role Mission: IDEASP Public Schools Exceptional Student Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of special education. Teachers develop individualized plans and work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. They provide in‑class support for various subjects such as reading, writing, and math to students with outlined service minutes support. They also teach content mastery for students with outlined accommodations and service minutes support. The teacher provides the crucial bridge between home and school for our highest‑need students and their families.

What We Offer

Compensation

• The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $52,000. The role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500–$4,000 each. We also offer opportunities and incentives through our Teacher Career Pathway with the potential to earn up to $10,000 in additional compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
• Additional hourly compensation is provided for after‑school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse, domestic partner, and children.

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employee‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and an employer‑paid 403(b) retirement matching of up to 4% of annual compensation.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring – Competencies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year educational institution.
• Experience: Experience in an Exceptional Student Education classroom setting.
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education is required, current GT endorsement or willingness to earn GT endorsement upon hire required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings.
• Strong family engagement and communication.
• Record of results for students who are academically at risk.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Exceptional Student Education Teacher Responsibilities

• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students.
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect progress and goals.
• Assess students’ skills to determine needs and develop teaching plans.
• Teach small groups of academically at‑risk students in reading and/or math, including students in general education, 504, response‑to‑intervention, Special Education, and English Language Learners.
• Collect and analyze student data to make effective decisions to maximize achievement.
• Discuss student progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation.
• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations.
• Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback.
• Implement formal and informal assessments to track individual student progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly.
• Communicate student progress with students and families on a weekly basis.
• Use technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work‑related tasks.
• Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system aligned to campus‑wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community.
• Help shape and develop a school‑wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for their communities.
• Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Participate in weekly manager check‑ins, grade‑level meetings, before‑ and after‑school duties, and school‑wide meetings and functions.
• Engage in summer and year‑long district, school, and personal learning and development.
• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include after‑school tutoring or Saturday school based on the needs of scholars.

Values and Characteristics

• Beliefs and commitment to our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable.
• Propensity for action, willingness to make mistakes and learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, shared often and freely across all levels.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Believes in education as a profession and holds themselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as models for colleagues and students.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Oversee the daily work and responsibilities of a para‑professional in the RISE classroom.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Since 2000, the organization has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on track to maintain a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

Staff Culture and Belonging

IDEA’s Staff Culture and Belonging Team promotes human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!

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Drug‑Free Workplace

IDEA Public Schools in Florida is committed to a Drug‑Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity. All staff members must remain drug‑free both on and off the job and be free from alcohol on the job. All staff will undergo drug testing prior to starting. To read our full policy, visit https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf.