A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Start Date 08/04/2026 Certification Required Other, Elementary Education, Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, Middle Grades General Science Additional Job Information
POSITION SUMMARY
The Education Beyond the Classroom Teacher is responsible for coordinating learning opportunities with subject area teachers to connect the learning in the classroom through field trips and community experiences.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Planning and implementing the daily, integrated, outdoor activity program Establishing and supporting relationships with volunteers, outside instructors, and contracted service providers Management of student conduct in all aspects of the Education Beyond the Classroom Organization and maintenance of the EBC equipment and gear Management of student movement including transitioning, staffing, and participation in given activity Implementation of a daily character education program, including life-skills Provide student grades every 9 weeks to Critical Thinking classroom teacher Integrate physical education, team building, and personal fitness activities within the EBC program Implementing EBC activities that support core curriculum Transporting students to and from activity locations Assessment of student knowledge and skills taught through the program Uses and follows the policies/procedures of charter school, federal, state and local regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws including applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to personnel policies, occupational health and safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
NON-ESSENTIAL/SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
10-month employment Qualifications
JOB STANDARDS
Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree
Experience:
No experience required, however experience in classroom instruction, lesson planning, and student assessment within a school or education setting preferred. Subject area expertise preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Teachers Certification, MUST Obtain CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement within 3 months of hire, First aid, CPT & Lifeguarding from a Nationally Recognized Organization (ARC, BSA, YMCA), Hernando County Health Department Epi-Pen certification and medication distribution, Florida driver?s license and be insurable by Company?s current insurance carrier. Subject to federal, state and local legal requirements/background checks.
CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE
Physical Requirements:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Talking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, use of fingers, arms, hands, legs, walking, stretching/reaching, handling, grasping, climbing, bending at the waist, turning, balancing, pushing, pulling, use of depth perception, carrying and lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and driving are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs of force regularly or as needed to move objects.
Equipment:
Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment and vehicle.
Skills & Expertise:
Ability to create engaging, inclusive environments, adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, strong communication skills, classroom management, collaboration skills, familiarity with curriculum standards, educational technology and student performance tracking.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS
Job Location:
BEST Academy Charter School, 835 School St.,
Brooksville, FL Work Environment:
While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter. Office environment and working alone and with others frequently. Working with office equipment is frequent. Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle. Salary 50,000.-51,500 Duty Days/Hours 197/7.75 Fill ASAP? Yes
