TEACHER-AUTISM CLUSTER (ELEMENTARY)

Broward-County-Public-Schools; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 1,378,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools invites applications for an Elementary TEACHER-AUTISM CLUSTER position at Royal Palm Elementary in Lauderdale. The role emphasizes creating a high-quality classroom environment, applying critical thinking, technology, and standards-aligned instruction to drive student achievement.

The successful candidate will possess Florida certification, engage in ongoing professional growth, and implement inclusive strategies to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• State of Florida certification is required.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support learning with technology integration.
• Use assessment strategies aligned with curriculum to monitor learner progress.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement.
• Use diverse instructional strategies reflecting student culture and needs.
• Maintain records and comply with district policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Computer skills

Bilingual skills

Education

Florida certification

Job description

Job Title: TEACHER-AUTISM CLUSTER (ELEMENTARY)

Posting Start Date: 6/15/26

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Requisition ID: 21528

Work Location: ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY

City: LAUDERHILL

Position Goal

To create and maintain a classroom atmosphere that generates high expectations and enthusiasm for learning by infusing critical thinking skills, application skills, interpersonal skills, and technology into an aligned curriculum and assessment process, resulting in measurable student achievement gains for all students in order to meet district and state standards.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Assessment

• Use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.

Communication

• Use effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.

Critical Thinking

• Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluate thinking capabilities of students.

Diversity

• Use appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.

Ethics and Regulations

• Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to code of ethics and principles of professional conduct of the education profession in Florida and assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district board regulations.

Human Development and Learning

• Use an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.

Knowledge Subject Matter

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.

Learning Environments

• Establish a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates a positive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction, cooperative learning, and self-motivation.

Planning

• Plan, align, implement, and evaluate effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.

Role of the Teacher

• Work with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.

Technology

• Integrate appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.

ESOL Requirement

• Complete the training and obtain the endorsement outlined in state board of education rules and/or guidelines if assigned Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.

Record Keeping

• Keep school records and prepare and submit such reports as may be required by law, by regulations of the State Board or School District.

Property

• Account for all other school property (keys, records, reports, personal computers, etc.) To the principal of the school or to the superintendent as may be prescribed by regulations of the state board and of The School Board of Broward County.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Appropriate State of Florida certification.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bilingual skills preferred.

Link to Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 andsearch by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-010

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Advertisement Window: 06/15/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 196 Day Cal

Pay Grade: [[cust_PayScaleGroup]]

Classification: Exempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate -$35.10-$1,000.00per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) -[[shiftDiff]] /[[shiftDiff2]]

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range