Job Description

$43 per hour (Local), up to $1925 per week for Travel contracts (over 50 miles from primary residence)

About the Company - The Amergis Educational Services Team is currently seeking ESE (Special Education) Teachers for schools within the Hillsborough County area for the rest of the 2025 School year as well as the 2025-26 School Year.

About the Role - The Special Education Teacher, 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student’s IEP, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records
• Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
• Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracks student’s performance
• Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
• Follows School District policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Required Skills - FLDOE ESE Endorsement or Statement of Eligibility

Pay range and compensation package - Pay: $43 per hour (Local), up to $1925 per week for Travel contracts (over 50 miles from primary residence)

Equal Opportunity Statement - Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

To connect directly with a recruiter you can apply or reach out via the info below:

• John Gottuso
• Phone: 813-939-2001
• Email: [email protected]

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