Instructional-Varying Exceptionalities *Possible Incentive Pay

Osceola; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive

Retention Incentive

Job summary

Highlands Elementary School in Kissimmee is seeking a full-time Instructional-Classroom role for an Exceptional Student Education certified teacher. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida ESE certification, with eligibility for UniSIG-based incentives.

Eligible staff may receive recruitment and retention supplements, with base salary starting at $49,500 per year, and additional pay from UniSIG depending on performance and district criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Florida ESE certification required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree and certification in Exceptional Student Education

Job description

Title

Instructional-Varying Exceptionalities *Possible Incentive Pay

Location

Highlands Elementary School

Employment type

Full-time

City

Kissimmee

Address line 1

800 West Donegan Ave

Job category

Instructional-Classroom

Required qualifications, skills and experience

Bachelor's Degree and certification in Exceptional Student Education

Incentive Pay Information

(MUST MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE.)
All eligible Highlands Elementary School instructional employees shall meet the criteria for the
2026-27 Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG) as established by the Florida Department of
Education, including, but not limited to:

• o have a School District Student Growth Measure or a State Value Added Model (VAM) score of "Effective" or "Highly Effective";
• o have successfully completed at least three (3) or more years of verified teaching experience;
• o hold Florida certification in a core subject area [e.g., Elementary, K-5; English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Reading; or Exceptional Student Education (ESE)];

Upon meeting the eligibility criteria below and the condition of the Florida Department of Education's approval, shall receive:

• o Recruitment Incentive [STAA (Supplemental Teacher and Administrator Allocation]
  All eligible instructional employees who are hired or transfer to work at Highlands Elementary School no later than September 15, 2026, shall receive a supplement, not to exceed:
  ■ $15,000 for an eligible State VAM rating of "Highly Effective"; or
  ■ $7,500 for an eligible State VAM rating of "Effective".
• o Retention Incentive [School UniSIG Allocation]
  All eligible Highlands Elementary School instructional employees shall receive a supplement of $1,200 to compensate for additional work expectations and requirements due to assignment at an eligible school.

EEO statement

The School District of Osceola County, Florida, does not discriminate in treatment or employment in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs and employment practices.

Minimum salary / rate

$49,500