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ESE SELF CONTAINED TEACHER
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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
ESE SELF CONTAINED TEACHER
Seminole County Public Schools
Rock Lake Middle School - Longwood, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education
Job Details
Job ID:
5915352
Application Deadline:
Sep 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Posted:
Sep 03, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
The ESE Self-Contained Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with exceptional needs in a self-contained classroom setting. The teacher will develop students' academic, behavioral, social, personal, and daily living skills while creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration, organization, and communication skills. This position also requires toileting, restraining students as needed, and working to ensure the safety of students in the classroom.
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Other Information
SCPS Contracted Teachers:
As a reminder, Article XXXIII, A., d. of SEA contact language states, "When making a request for transfer 20 work days prior to the first day of pre-plan and during the school year, the teacher must obtain a release from the administrator of the present work center. Said administrator has the sole discretion to deny such request."
Beginning July 7th, any teacher seeking to transfer into another teaching position will need to submit a completed Employee RFI Form to their Principal/Cost Center Administrator, prior to applying for a specific job opening. The Employee RFI Form is available to complete on-line through Employee Self Service. Log into Clever, Main Menu, Self Service, Employee Forms, Employee RFI Form. Once the form is completed, click Submit, and the form will flow to your Principal/Cost Center Administrator to approve or deny said request. Please note, you may add multiple job openings to one (1) form.
Once you have submitted the RFI form, you must then proceed to the Careers/Vacancies site (Main Menu, Self Service, Recruiting, Careers) and apply for the specific, advertised job opening(s) prior to the closing date.
Other Information
Seminole County Public Schools uses the statewide screening database, Care Provider Clearinghouse to determine the eligibility of prospective employees. The Care Provider Clearinghouse is administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for background screening results for persons screened for employment or licensure that provide services to children, the elderly and disabled individuals. The Clearinghouse allows the results of criminal history checks to be shared among participating agencies, reducing duplication and costs; including more up to date information and on-line tracking of the screening process.
Information on Agency for Health Care Administration and Clearinghouse
More information may be found on the SCPS Human Resources website.
Position Type:
Full-time
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