K-12 SpEd Teacher Trainee (6953)

Unlimited Instruction, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Unlimited Instruction, LLC in Gainesville, FL seeks classroom teachers to lead students in a pathway program within special education settings. The role supports students in special education with the goal of preparing for provisional SPED licensure in 2026-27 and beyond.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any field are eligible to participate in the pathways program and progress toward licensure while contributing to student achievement and individualized supports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Completion or willingness to complete foundations of special education course as a condition of employment.
• Pursue provisional Special Education license in Florida for the 2026-27 school year onward.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, staff and administrators.
• Assess student progress and document evaluations for reporting.
• Design and implement instructional strategies and activities.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinate with other staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.
• Communicate instructional expectations to students and parents.
• Collaborate with professionals on schoolwide instructional activities.
• Use multimedia and technology to enhance learning.
• Plan lessons aligned to division objectives for varying abilities.
• Support IEPs, BSPs, etc.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Foundations of Special Education course

Willing to pursue provisional SPED license

Job description

Overview

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds to lead, change, and inspire students in the Gainesville, FL area. In this role you will serve students in special education programs as a classroom teacher in a pathway program.

**Candidates that hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in ANY field are eligible to take part in our pathways program. In this program you have the opportunity to become eligible for a provisional teaching license in SPED for school year 2026-27 and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, support staff and parents.
• Continually assess and monitor student achievement and maintain all documents and evaluations for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Design and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities.
• Manage student behaviors in the instructional setting to ensure an environment that is conducive to the learning process.
• Assist in management of student behaviors in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based as required, to maximize student learning opportunities.
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
• Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Collaborate with other professionals and support staff to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.
• Use multi-media and other technologies to enhance learning.
• Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives for students with varying ability.
• Provide development, management, and support for IEPs, BSPs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms. Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment. Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

Qualifications

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field from a regionally accredited university or institution.
• Have previously completed a foundations of special education course or be willing to take the course as a term of their employment.
• Will work towards successfully obtaining a provisional Special Education License from the state of Florida.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Compensation

EEO Statement

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.