$1979 per week

$53 per hour

The Maxim Educational Services Team is currently seeking Special Education Teachers for schools within Sarasota County for the 2024-25 School Year.

Position Details: 

Pay: $53 per hour (for candidates located >50 miles from school site)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Shift: 8:30a-3:15p

Start Date: August 2024

Length of Contract: 24-25 school year (high possibility of extension into the following school year and option to go internal directly with school)

Benefits: Weekly Pay, Full Benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, and more

Other Details: Very quick interviews and feedback, Virtual interviews. Pay is $43 per hour for local candidates within 50 miles of the school site

Requirements: ESE Endorsement, Active FL Teaching Certification in a Core Academic Area

License requirement: ESE Certification through FLDOE

* Please note that this pay range represents a good faith estimate of the compensation that will be offered for this position based on the circumstances. The actual pay offered to a successful candidate will take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to location, experience, and other variable factors.

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

DeAngelo LeGrier

Phone: 813-421-6664

Email: Delegrie@maxstaffing.com

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.

Essential Duties and 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) 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