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SummaryThe Teacher, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), is responsible for theinstruction of all areas of Exceptional Student Education in a classroom setting.DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is a part of a reliable andpredictable pattern of attendance. Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities of their positions.Responsibilities Designs and implements appropriate Specially Designed Instruction, accommodations, andsupports assigned in accordance with state standards, district curriculum, and students’ needs. Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans (IEP) plans for students to include presentlevels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives,and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. Creates a positive educational climate for students with disabilities to learn in an atmosphere ofrespect and rapport. Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students tomeet their Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals. Observes and evaluates student performance and mastery of standards, monitors studentassessment data, and maintains student grades and attendance. Manages student behavior in the classroom by utilizing effective classroom managementstrategies, implementing positive behavior supports and evidence-based interventions, andinvoking appropriate disciplinary procedures. Communicates with parents and school/district personnel regarding student progress andencourages parental involvement. Takes all responsible precautions to provide for the health and safety of students and to protectequipment, materials, and facilities. Provides oversite to paraprofessionals Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records, inquiries, data and full timeequivalency (FTE) documentation. Attends workshops and trainings to continue to build in Exceptional Student Educationknowledge and skills. Maintains appropriate certifications and professional development hours as required. Performs any other duties as assigned.Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change asdetermined by the needs of the district.Other InformationCommunications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in writtenform. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selectsand uses appropriate communication methods.Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn andapply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displaysunderstanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-makingprocess. Makes timely decisions.Achievement Focus: Sets and achieves challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence andovercomes obstacles. Measures self against standards of excellence. Recognizes and acts onopportunities. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans foradditional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in anorganized manner.NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices anddoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexualorientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans andspouses of veterans who are Florida residents.Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate in ExceptionalStudent Education Preferred. Eligibility For Florida Temporary Certificate Required.Language Skills: Reads, analyzes, and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries orcomplaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or community. Writes speeches and effectivelypresents to managers, the public, and school board.Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference,and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Interprets a variety of instructions furnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Computer Skills: Microsoft OfficePhysical DemandsPhysical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling,handling, keyboarding, talking, and hearing.Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity 3 moderate.All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.Not Currently an Employee of our district? If you are seeking employment with Hillsborough County Public Schools, you can apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button.Are you a current employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools? Eligible employees can find and apply for positions on the new employee experience on the Infor System (GHR Employee Space). Click on Opportunities to explore current openings.All current employees seeking transfer or promotion must apply through the employee experience page.Employees who wish to transfer to a different position or location must satisfy the minimum requirements of the desired position.Please review the skills/competencies listed on your employee profile to determine your eligibility.If you need to update your skills/competencies, please contact the Application Center at 813-840-7181.You must ensure that you have the proper skills/competencies added to your employee profile PRIOR TO, OR SHORTLY AFTER, applying for any opening.(Skill/competency updates are not necessary for employees seeking a lateral transfer (same job at a different location))Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs/Salary SchedulesOur district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations