Exceptional Student Education

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Position Summary:

• Develops students’ Individual Education Plans, monitors and provides services according to students’ plans.
• Develops, plans, and conducts classes for students in a developmental research school setting, including learning experiences and other activities.
• Identifies and applies relevant educational research-based instructional strategies.
• Provides general academic intervention programming and strategies for exceptional students.
• Meets with students one-on-one or in small groups to assess their current level of performance and provides targeted instruction.
• Monitors progress of students identified for and receiving intervention, and facilitates entry/exit decision-making.
• Provides academic advising and other related activities.
• Assists in developing communication plans and written correspondence for parents of students participating in ESE intervention strategies or learning strategies programs to report progress.
• Maintains detailed records of students’ progress data and communicates progress to students, teachers, and appropriate administrators.
• Supports interventions for individual students and groups of students to enhance their acquisition of social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Utilizes relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation.
• Participates in staff conferences, meetings and curriculum development activities.
• Participates and engages in professional learning experiences that support professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.
• Supports social-emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making.
• Engages in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for or holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or a Statement of Eligibility in Exceptional Student Education (K-12).
• 0-1 years of teaching experience in exceptional student education.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience.

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-01-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (i) a cover letter, (ii) resume, and (iii) a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or a Statement of Eligibility in Exceptional Student Education (K-12).

Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenin