ESE-VE en Hendry County School Board

Position:  Teacher ESE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certified by the State of Florida in the appropriate area. 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 

• Consistent with district and state curriculum requirements, identify or develop long and short range plans based on student needs. 
• Plan and prepare work for students which is meaningful and engaging. 
• Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies which support the school improvement plan and the district mission. 
• Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, develop, or modify 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. 
• Assist in preparing for changing curriculum needs and continuous improvement. 
• Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment. 
• Establish and use behavior management techniques which are appropriate and effective. 
• Assist in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy. 
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures including Job Description Position: Teacher student records subject to the requirements of the Family Rights and Privacy Act. 
• Manage time effectively. 
• Manage materials and assigned equipment effectively, including record keeping and other inventory requirements. 
• Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned. 
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners. 
• Interpret and use data (including, but not limited to, standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation. 
• Establish an appropriate testing environment and ensure test accuracy. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content. 
• Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery. 
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse back-grounds with different learning styles and special needs. 
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students. 
• Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet the learning needs of all students. 
• Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs. 
• Provide quality work for students, focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences. 
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process. 
• Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions. 
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and community. 
• Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs. 
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment. 
• Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of a particular area of responsibility. 
• Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills. 
• Conduct a personal assessment periodically to determine professional development needs with reference to specific instructional assignments. 
• Act in a professional and ethical manner and adhere at all times to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct. 
• Fulfill professional responsibilities. 
• Support school improvement initiatives by active participation in school activities, services, and programs. 
• Ensure that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.
• Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent, or the board.