TEACHER-AUTISM COACH (GRANT/SPECIAL FUNDING)

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

Job summary

Broward Schools in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Teacher-Autism Coach (Grant/Special Funding) to support students with autism at LARKDALE ELEMENTARY. This role emphasizes evidence-based instruction, collaboration with families, and data-driven planning to raise achievement and meet district standards.

Focused on leveraging technology, differentiating instruction, and maintaining compliant records, the position requires Florida certification and a collaborative, inclusive approach with a preference for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assessment: use traditional and alternative strategies aligned with curriculum 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 methods reflecting each student’s culture, learning styles, and needs.
• Ethics and regulations: adhere to Florida education ethics, and district/state regulations.
• Human development and learning: support intellectual, personal, and social development.
• Knowledge of subject matter: demonstrate strong understanding of the content.
• Learning environments: establish management and positive engagement.
• Planning: plan, align, implement, and evaluate instruction across settings.
• Role of the teacher: collaborate with peers, parents, community to improve education.
• Technology: integrate technology in teaching and learning.
• ESOL requirement: complete training and endorsement if LEP students are assigned.
• Record keeping: maintain and submit required school records.
• Property: account for school property per regulations.
• Additional responsibilities: comply with equal employment and safety procedures; perform other duties.

Skills

Florida certification

Computer skills

Job description

Job Title: TEACHER-AUTISM COACH (GRANT/SPECIAL FUNDING)

Posting Start Date: 7/15/26

Job Description Header: Requisition ID:22386 Work Location: LARKDALE ELEMENTARY City: FT LAUDERDALE

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.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Job Description Footer: Advertisement Window: 06/29/2026 -Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 196 Day Cal

Classification: Exempt

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