Special Education Teacher jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Job Title:  Special Education Teacher

Start Date: ASAP – End of the SY.

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

Caseload: Elementary Students

Job Description

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is seeking a dynamic Elementary Exceptional Student Educator who provides educational services to students with disabilities and is responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs, and instruction in the resource, inclusion, LID, and other instructional settings.

The Exceptional Student Educator, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education

• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies

• Knowledge of educational technology applications

Special Education at School Level

• Participate in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.

• Serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.

• Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

Requirements

·         Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role

·         Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities.

·         Bachelor’s in Special Education or relevant major; Master’s is a plus.

·         Valid Teaching Certificate OR Valid Statement of Eligibility

·         Valid State Special Education Teaching Certification

·         Prior Teaching Experience Preferred

Benefits

· Competitive Pay

· Guaranteed weekly hours (Full Time)

· Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Packages

· Life, Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off for 1099 and W-2 Employees

· Cost of License Reimbursement

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply directly for more information. Thank you for your interest in this position.

Clarifi Staffing Solutions

www.clarifistaffing.com

“Where passion meets staffing.”