TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Plato Academy Schools; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato Academy Schools - Clearwater, Florida is seeking a compassionate ESE Teacher who provides specially designed instruction, supports individual learning needs, and partners with families and colleagues to help students achieve academic and social-emotional goals.

The role involves planning standards-aligned instruction tailored to IEP goals, developing accommodations and progress monitoring, and collaborating with general education teachers and administrators to coordinate services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction tailored to students’ strengths, needs, and IEP goals.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of IEPs, including specially designed instruction, accommodations, interventions, and progress monitoring.
• Create a safe, organized, inclusive classroom that promotes collaboration, independence, and high expectations for all learners.
• Differentiate instruction using varied strategies, adaptive materials, and appropriate technology.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, the Student Services Director, and other professionals to coordinate instruction and student support.
• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction.
• Implement positive behavior supports and collaborate on FBAs and BIPs, as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and provide guidance on IEP goals, accommodations, and learning supports.
• Participate in intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
• Administer required assessments and provide students’ designated testing accommodations.
• Support English learners in collaboration with school staff.
• Participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practice.
• Coordinate with school, district, and community resources to support students and families.
• Supervise and support students throughout assigned school activities and follow procedures that protect student safety and well-being.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements and school policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master degree preferred

Job description

TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Description

Help every student grow, achieve, and succeed. We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative ESE Teacher who believes in every student’s potential. In this role, you will provide specially designed instruction, support individual learning needs, and partner with families and colleagues to help students achieve their academic and social-emotional goals.

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction tailored to students’ strengths, needs, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.


• Collaborate in the development and implementation of IEPs, including specially designed instruction, accommodations, interventions, and progress monitoring.


• Create a safe, organized, inclusive classroom that promotes collaboration, independence, and high expectations for all learners.


• Differentiate individual, small-group, and classroom instruction using varied strategies, adaptive materials, and appropriate technology.


• Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, the Student Services Director, and other professionals to coordinate instruction and student support.


• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction.


• Implement positive behavior supports and collaborate on Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as needed.


• Maintain accurate, confidential student records, progress reports, and required documentation.


• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and provide guidance on IEP goals, accommodations, and learning supports.


• Participate in intervention, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP meetings, as appropriate.


• Administer required assessments and provide students’ designated testing accommodations.


• Support English learners in collaboration with school staff.


• Participate in professional learning communities and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practice.


• Coordinate with school, district, and community resources to support students and families.


• Supervise and support students throughout assigned school activities and follow procedures that protect student safety and well-being.


• Follow applicable federal, state, and local requirements and school policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $47,400 to $60,000 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Master degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Parker , Chief of Staff Development


• 1822 N. Belcher Rd Suite 101


• Clearwater, Florida 33765


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]