Impactful ESE Teacher - Grow Every Student's Potential

Plato Academy Schools; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato Academy Schools - Clearwater, Florida is seeking a compassionate ESE Teacher who provides specially designed instruction, supports individual learning needs, and partners with families and colleagues to help students achieve academic and social-emotional goals.

The role involves planning standards-aligned instruction tailored to IEP goals, developing accommodations and progress monitoring, and collaborating with general education teachers and administrators to coordinate services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction tailored to students’ strengths, needs, and IEP goals.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of IEPs, including specially designed instruction, accommodations, interventions, and progress monitoring.
• Create a safe, organized, inclusive classroom that promotes collaboration, independence, and high expectations for all learners.
• Differentiate instruction using varied strategies, adaptive materials, and appropriate technology.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, the Student Services Director, and other professionals to coordinate instruction and student support.
• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction.
• Implement positive behavior supports and collaborate on FBAs and BIPs, as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and provide guidance on IEP goals, accommodations, and learning supports.
• Participate in intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
• Administer required assessments and provide students’ designated testing accommodations.
• Support English learners in collaboration with school staff.
• Participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practice.
• Coordinate with school, district, and community resources to support students and families.
• Supervise and support students throughout assigned school activities and follow procedures that protect student safety and well-being.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements and school policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master degree preferred

Job description

Plato Academy Schools - Clearwater, Florida is seeking a compassionate ESE Teacher who provides specially designed instruction, supports individual learning needs, and partners with families and colleagues to help students achieve academic and social-emotional goals.

The role involves planning standards-aligned instruction tailored to IEP goals, developing accommodations and progress monitoring, and collaborating with general education teachers and administrators to coordinate services.