Special Education Teacher

School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The School District of Lee County in Florida is hiring Special Education Elementary (ESE) Teachers to guide students toward their potential in a safe, supportive learning environment across Lee County's elementary, middle, and high schools for the 2026-2027 year. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Florida teaching certificate.

Responsibilities include planning individualized programs, assessing student progress, collaborating with families and staff, and using appropriate

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.

Responsabilidades

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist in establishing curriculum objectives and develop plans for implementing and evaluating them.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employ instructional methods and materials appropriate to objectives.
• Assess student progress and provide required reports.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Maintain records and reports as required by law and policy.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.

Conocimientos

Curriculum planning

Assessment & progress reporting

Student engagement strategies

Collaboration with parents & staff

Classroom management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state equivalent

Descripción del empleo

We are hiring Special Education Elementary (ESE) Teachers who will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District. We have opportunities throughout Lee County in the Elementary, Middle and High school grade levels for our 2026-2027 school year!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or out-of-state teaching certificate covering appropriate area of responsibility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan individually or cooperatively a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, diverse backgrounds, and abilities of students.
• Assist in establishing department or grade-level curriculum objectives and the development of the comprehensive plan for the implementation and evaluation of the objectives.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning strengths and weaknesses of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as deemed appropriate.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support personnel and school volunteers to work cooperatively with department heads or grade level chairmen; evaluate their effectiveness.
• Use appropriate technology in teaching and the learning process.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records and reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and meet all school and District policy requirements.
• Support school improvement initiatives by actively participating in school activities, services, and programs.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.
• Establish an appropriate testing environment and test security.
• Employee benefits & wellness programs including monetary incentives
• Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)
• A variety of discount partners

About the School District of Lee County:

The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 27th-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 101,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools, and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.