Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary will be between $56,824 and $60,000 per year, based on experience

This position will work during the standard school year only

Are you looking for a career opportunity that makes a difference in your community? Are you passionate about working with children? Easterseals Florida is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team in The School for Limitless Learning for our 2025-2026 school year. With its play-based curriculum and inclusive approach to education for children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities, this private school represents a significant milestone in our community.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

In addition to outstanding benefits, Easterseals Florida offers a discount rate on childcare for eligible children to our staff.

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

A snapshot of what you'll do during summer camp and throughout the school year:

• Cultivate a positive educational climate for students with disabilities, fostering an atmosphere of respect and rapport
• Design and implement instruction, accommodations, and support in line with state standards, district curriculum, and students' needs
• Observe and evaluate student performance, monitor assessment data, and maintain grades and attendance records
• Provide oversight to teacher assistant and maintain confidential records, inquiries, data, and full-time equivalency (FTE) documentation
• Communicate with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress and encourage parental involvement

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher and formal training in Exceptional Student Education
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education preferred, eligibility for Florida Teaching Certificate required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with children, parents, and team members
• A genuine passion for working with children and families to promote student success

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

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