Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher-Support Facilitator - Job# 4478 - EXTENDED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher

ASSIGNMENT: Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution as determined by the Florida Department of Education
2. Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate subject area
3. Physical Requirements: Light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
4. Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Physical dexterity tasks involving:  lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds may be required
2. Additional endorsement(s) in one of the following:  Severe or Profound Disabilities, Orientation and Mobility, or Autism may also be required depending upon student classroom composition

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Aids in instructional and behavioral programming and works with program specialist and behavioral specialist
2. Develops Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students collaboratively with other staff assuring an appropriate education, evaluate the attainment of annual goals and objectives for students
3. Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the program and provides leadership for them in the classroom by delegating activities and working collaboratively with them
4. Reads, reviews and understands information provided through documents such as the Special Programs and Procedures, The Exceptional Student Education Handbook, technical assistance papers and other material provided
5. Audits and maintains accurate student files and reports:
   • FTE � October and February
   • December Federal Count � Survey 9
   • Teacher and Para Class Schedules
   • Data collection for IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
6. Attends monthly department meetings
7. Identifies or develops long- and short-term plans based on student needs which are consistent with District and State curriculum requirements
8. Plans and prepares lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the District mission
9. Plans and prepares instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
10. Identifies, selects, and develops or modifies instructional materials to support learning objectives and to meet the needs of students with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
11. Assists in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement
12. Maintains a positive, organized, and safe learning environment
13. Establishes and utilizes behavior-management techniques which are appropriate and effective
14. Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy
15. Establishes and maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act
16. Manages time effectively
17. Manages materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements
18. Instructs and supervises the work of volunteers and aides when assigned
19. Develop and utilizes assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners
20. Interprets and utilizes data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results)
21. Establishes appropriate testing environment, and ensure test security
22. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of curriculum content
23. Applies principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery
24. Differentiates instruction by using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs
25. Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students
26. Uses appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet learning needs of all students
27. Provides quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences
28. Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
29. Ensures student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classificatio