Exceptional Student Education Teacher, VE

Young World Physical Education; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Schools in Sarasota, Florida seeks an exceptional student education teacher for the Oak Park School location. The role requires designing, implementing, and monitoring educational services for exceptional students under the ESE program, aligned to IEP goals and state standards.

The position involves collaboration with general education staff, data-driven instruction, and ongoing professional development to support district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Exceptional Student Education and Endorsement, as required.
• Meets certification and highly qualified requirement for core content area(s), at appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality IEPs with present levels of performance, measurable goals, and accommodations.
• Collect and monitor student data, adjust instruction, and report progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and service providers to design and implement instruction.
• Coordinate scheduling and facilitation of IEP meetings and reevaluation reviews.
• Participate in Eligibility Determination, Manifestation Determination, FBAs and BIPs as requested.
• Deliver differentiated instruction aligned to state standards for students with disabilities.
• Provide transition planning and assist with transition-related procedures.

Skills

Educational services design

Curriculum knowledge

Educational technology

Data driven instruction

IEP goal alignment

Classroom safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Florida Educator’s Certificate in ESE

High-Quality core content certification eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Exceptional Student Education Teacher, VE

Sarasota County Schools – Sarasota, Florida

Location: Oak Park School

Hours per day: 7.5 | Contract: 10 months

Posting details: Posted July 16, 2026; posting open until filled; starting date To Be Determined.

Job Details

Job ID: 5838685

Salary: EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Reports to: Principal or designee

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Exceptional Student Education and Endorsement, as required.
• Meets certification and highly qualified requirement for core content area(s), at appropriate level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to design and implement educational services for exceptional students.
• Knowledge of prescribed curriculum and research-based strategies for instructing students with varying learning abilities.
• Ability to use technology to support learning.
• Ability to assess student achievement data and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Ability to provide specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals.

Responsibilities (Selected)

• Develop quality Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) with present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, and appropriate accommodations.
• Collect and monitor student data, adjust instruction, and report progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers, and other staff to design and implement instruction and least restrictive service delivery.
• Coordinate scheduling and facilitation of IEP meetings and reevaluation reviews with families and school personnel.
• Participate in Eligibility Determination, Manifestation Determination, and development of FBAs and BIPs as requested.
• Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative if designated.
• Deliver differentiated instruction to students with disabilities, aligned to state standards.
• Provide transition planning and assist with transition-related procedures as required.
• Maintain documentation, attendance rosters, and schedule adjustments to reflect IEP services.
• Administer state assessments and ensure appropriate testing environments and accommodations.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and professionals; uphold professional and ethical standards.
• Support school improvement initiatives and participate in ongoing professional development.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits in accordance with the District’s compensation plan. Hours of employment as established by the District.

Evaluation

Performance evaluated according to the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Supplement No. 03.

Position Type

Full-time

Contact Information

• Christina Rogers-Hehr, Talent Acquisition Coordinator
• 1960 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, Florida 34231
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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