ESE Resource Teacher
8 days ago
Lauderhill
Job Description JOB PURPOSE The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with exceptionalities (ESE/SpEd) in resource and inclusion settings and be committed to fostering a supportive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. This role requires collaboration with general education teachers, effective communication with parents and support staff, and a passion for helping elementary students reach their full potential. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, prepare, and deliver small-group and/or push-in instruction for ESE students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, • Foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes growth, independence, and achievement for students with IEPs and 504 plans, • Use a variety of evidence-based instructional strategies, accommodations, and assistive tools to support diverse learning needs, • Assess student performance and IEP goal progress regularly and provide data-based feedback, • Collaborate closely with general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families to support student development and compliance, • Maintain classroom and caseload management that encourages positive behavior, respect, and responsibility, • Participate in IEP meetings, MTSS/RTI processes, professional development, and school-wide initiatives, • Maintain accurate, timely records of student plans, services, progress monitoring, compliance, and attendance, • Ensure instruction and documentation meet federal/state regulations, state standards, and best practices for special education SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE • Special Education & Elementary Subject Knowledge, • IEPs/504s, MTSS, accommodations & modifications, • Core elementary subjects: reading, writing, math, science, social studies, • Behavior & Classroom Management, • Positive behavior supports (PBIS/MTSS-B), • Social-emotional learning and routines, • Instructional Strategies, • Differentiation, scaffolding, multisensory instruction, • Small-group and co-teaching models, • Progress monitoring and data-driven feedback, • Technology Integration, • Educational platforms (Google Classroom, assistive tech, interactive whiteboards), • Digital citizenship and accessibility tools, • Communication Skills, • Clear verbal/written communication with families, students, and staff, • Active listening and collaborative problem-solving, • Collaboration, • Teamwork with general educators, therapists, and administrators, • Professional learning community participation, • Behavioral & Emotional Support, • Trauma-informed practices and developmentally appropriate supports, • Functional accommodations and self-regulation strategies, • Adaptability, • Flexible with schedules, caseloads, and service delivery models, • Willingness to refine practices based on student data, • Organization & Compliance, • Caseload management, documentation, and meeting timelines, • Efficient use of space, time, and materials, • Professionalism, • Continuous professional growth, • Adherence to FERPA, IDEA, and school policies, • Cultural Competence, • Inclusive and culturally responsive practices, • Problem-Solving, • Solution-focused approach to instructional and behavioral challenges QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university (or equivalent), • Florida Teaching Certification in ESE (K–5 or related area) OR Statement of Eligibility, • Prior experience supporting elementary students with exceptionalities (preferred), • Strong communication, documentation, and classroom/behavior management skills, • Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, • Commitment to a positive, inclusive learning environment, • Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, • Successful criminal and employment background check, • Adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession and special education compliance requirementsCompany DescriptionEagles’ Nest Community Charter Schools, Inc is a dynamic, community-focused educational institution dedicated to providing a safe and engaging learning environment. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning in our students while nurturing their academic, social, and emotional growth.Eagles’ Nest Community Charter Schools, Inc is a dynamic, community-focused educational institution dedicated to providing a safe and engaging learning environment. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning in our students while nurturing their academic, social, and emotional growth.