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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
- $22 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Referral program Qualifications Educational technology integration Teaching Certification Working with students Organizational skills Elementary school teaching experience Student engagement classroom management Time & attendance systems Mobile devices Full Job Description Position Summary Homeschool Classroom is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and student-centered Florida Certified K-12 Teacher to serve as our Lead Teacher.
- Current Florida K-12 teaching certification
- Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with students across multiple grade levels
- Comfortable using a tablet and educational technology
- Dependable availability Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM Preferred
- ESE certification, endorsement, or experience
- Experience supporting students with IEPs, 504 Plans, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, or other diverse learning needs
- Familiarity with PBIS, differentiated instruction, and executive-function supports Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate approximately 90 minutes of academic learning and 90 minutes of enrichment activities each day.
- Use Homeschool Classroom's "Helicopter Method" by circulating among students, monitoring progress, checking for understanding, providing targeted assistance, and encouraging independent learning.
- Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and effective classroom-management strategies.
- Support organization, task initiation, time management, self-regulation, and positive learning habits.
- Use an employer-issued tablet to check students in and out, including scanning parent/guardian QR codes and verifying authorized adults' identification when necessary.
- Photograph and document student work/progress for daily electronic session notes.
- Complete required daily documentation and an end-of-day checklist.
- Clock in and out using the employer-issued tablet.
- Maintain student safety, privacy, confidentiality, and professional standards.
Pay:
$19.00- $22.