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K-5 Certified Teachers (2026-2027 School Year)
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What they do
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.
$61,731 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Bachelor's Degree (Elementary Education Preferred)
- Teaching Certification (Valid Florida Statement of Status of Eligibility, Temporary, or Professional Certificate) in Elementary Education
- ESOL, Reading, and/or Gifted Endorsements (Preferred not required).
- Must pass background checks.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Plan lessons and instruct students in various subjects.
- Assess students' abilities, strengths and weakness.
- Communicate with parents about students' progress.
- Support a climate hospitable to education.
- Support academic improvement and instruction.
- Collaborate with people and processes.
- Work independently to ensure that assigned projects are followed through.
- Work collaboratively with senior management to listen, learn, and follow policy.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Accept redirection and work towards self-improvement as needed.
- Support the Academic Enrichment program, including creating lesson plans for instruction.
- Support the academic pull-out program that requires working with students one-on-one or in small groups to further their academic success.
- Attending all related staff meetings and administrative training.
- Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policy of the Board.
- Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
- Review current developments, literature, and technical source of information related to job responsibility.
- Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
- Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.