Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher

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Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Develops students’ Individual Educational Plan (IEP), monitors, and provides services according to students’ plans. 

• Develops, plans, and conducts classes for students in a developmental research school setting, including learning experiences and other activities.

• Develops appropriate transition services or plans, when applicable. 

• Identifies and applies relevant educational research-based instructional strategies.

• Provides general academic intervention programming and strategies for exceptional students.

• Meets with students one-on-one or in small groups to assess their current level of performance and provides targeted instruction.

• Monitors progress of students identified for and receiving intervention, and facilitates entry/exit decision-making.

• Provides academic advising and other related activities.

• Assists in developing communication plans and written correspondence for parents of students participating in ESE programming to report progress. 

• Maintains detailed records of students’ progress data and communicates progress to students, teachers, and appropriate administrators.

• Supports interventions for individual students and groups of students to enhance their acquisition of social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

• Utilizes relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation.

• Participates in staff conferences, meetings, and curriculum development activities.

• Participates and engages in professional learning experiences that support professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.

• Supports social-emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making.

• Engages in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education from an accredited institution.
• Eligible for or holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or a Statement of Eligibility in Exceptional Student Education (K-12).
• 1-3 years of teaching experience in general education and/or exceptional student education.

Preferred Qualifications
• Eligible for or holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or a Statement of Eligibility in Reading K-12.
• Experience developing Individual Educational Plans and transition plans for secondary students.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

A. D. Henderson University School

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2026-06-26

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following:

- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of teaching certificate
- Copy of transcript

Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

The candidate selected for the position will be required to have fingerprinting done at the FAU Police Department and a background check done by the school.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711