Teacher - ESE - Varying Exceptionalities at SchoolSpring · Jacksonvi…

Summary: Duval County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for Exceptional Student Education. The role involves guiding the learning process and implementing instructional techniques to meet curriculum goals while accommodating the individual needs of students.

Responsibilities:
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
- Strives to implement, by instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area
- Three (3) years successful teaching or work experience with students on the autism spectrum and/or students with behaviorally complex needs
- Experience with special education and related services for students with disabilities
- Board certification as a Behavior Analyst AND Florida Department of Education teaching certification in at least one (1) area of Exceptional Student Education, Guidance and Counseling or School Psychology
- Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience in exceptional student education or a combination of exceptional/regular education teaching experience
- Florida Department of Education certification in at least one (1) area of Exceptional Student Education, Administration/Supervision or Educational Leadership
- Three (3) years experience working with students with disabilities
- Certification in at least one area of exceptional student education (for Autism positions, Autism certification or endorsement required)
- Three (3) years experience working with students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities/Autism
- Knowledge of subject content
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills
- Ability to plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
- Ability to devote additional hours beyond the workday for grading papers, preparation of lesson plans, etc
- Ability to manage students
- Ability to manage multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement preferred
- Background in behavior management techniques is strongly recommended

Required Skills: Board certification as a Behavior Analyst, Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement, Behavior management techniques, Subject content knowledge, Word processing software, Spreadsheet software, Database software, Presentation software, Program planning for individual student needs, Student management