ESE Teacher

Position: Montessori ESE Teacher
Reports To: Principal and/or Designee
Position Type: Salary / Exempt
Work Schedule: 10-Month Position, Monday – Friday

Hours: 7:50 am – 3:50 pm

Salary Schedule: 10-months, Performance Based Schedule
Board Approved Date: April 9, 2024

Job Purpose:
To create a supportive Montessori educational environment conducive to positive, whole child focused, student learning while actively contributing to the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and certification or eligibility for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

· Montessori certification or willingness to complete certification as requested by the administration. Previous experience teaching in a Montessori classroom preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction, Montessori Curriculum, Materials, and Classroom Management:

· Adherence to the ‘Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida’ (6A-10.0810).

· Maintain accurate ESE paperwork and supporting documents to reflect the appropriate service delivery models and compliance with service for all ESE students identified on the IEP.

· Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

· Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and foster a respectful and collaborative classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

· Implement the IEPs, assess student’s performance, and track progress throughout the school year.

· Develop and implement behavior management strategies to include preventative interventions, contracts, point systems, and/or behavior management plans.

· Conduct regular meetings with students to assess their own success and facilitate individualized progress.

· Support staff in planning and organizing lessons that are specific to each student’s IEP.

· Attend meetings relevant to teaching at the school or as requested by the administration.

· Continuously engage in professional development, including conferences, training programs, and courses to deepen understanding of Montessori philosophy, instructional strategies, and best practices in education.

· Firm commitment to upholding the school’s vision, mission, and core values.

· Perform other related duties as required.

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences:

· Participate and assist in developing school functions, including open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.

· Prepare documents and reports necessary for annual meetings or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

· Establish open lines of communication with parents/guardians through regular meetings and conferences to discuss student progress.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment:

· Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.

· Complete all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.

· Participate in all assessment-related training.

· Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

Physical Requirements/Activity:

· Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

· The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift (up to 20 pounds), finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing acuity, and visual acuity.

· Indoor and Outdoor: ESE Teacher is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package in alignment with Florida statute.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,400