TEACHER-AUTISM COACH

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools seeks a Teacher-Autism Coach at DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This full-time position supports students with autism by aligning instruction, behavior supports, and collaboration with families and staff.

The role requires Florida teaching certification, proficiency with technology, and a commitment to inclusive practices. You will plan and implement evidence-based strategies, monitor student progress, and contribute to district goals for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Use assessment strategies aligned with curriculum and standards to support learner development.
• Communication: Use effective communication with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in planned professional quality improvement for self and school.
• Critical Thinking: Promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking in students.
• Diversity: Use instructional strategies that reflect each student's culture and needs.
• Ethics and Regulations: Adhere to ethics and regulations of the education profession in Florida.
• Human Development and Learning: Support intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.
• Knowledge Subject Matter: Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter.
• Learning Environments: Establish a positive learning environment with active student engagement.
• Planning: Plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction and assessment.
• Role of the Teacher: Collaborate with peers, parents, and community.
• Technology: Integrate technology in teaching and learning.
• ESOL Requirement: Complete required ESOL training if LEP students are assigned.
• Record Keeping: Maintain and submit required school records.
• Property: Manage school property as prescribed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform duties in alignment with equal employment and non-discrimination policies.

Skills

Bilingual skills preferred

Job description

Broward County Public Schools DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

TEACHER-AUTISM COACH

Broward County Public Schools DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5923219
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-010

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Special Education > Autism

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]