Must hold a certificate issued by Florida Department of Education.
The certificate must be in one of the following types: Professional Certificate, Temporary Certificate, Statement of Status of Eligibility.
The certificate position area must be in one of the following areas: Autism, Deaf-Blind, Early Intervention Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, Emotional Behavior Disabilities, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Severe/Profound Disabilities, Special Education (General), Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment.
The certificate must be in one of the following grades: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th.
The certificate status must be active or about to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program.
Description
Sarasota County Schools is currently seeking ESE teachers in Sarasota, FL! Our district recently increased teacher starting salary to $55,000 annually and we offer 100% employer-paid benefits (Including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance) as well as employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS).
Qualifications: (1) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution. (2) Certification through the Florida Department of Education
Performance Responsibilities: · Establish short and long-range goals based on student needs and District and state curriculum requirements · Plan and prepare lessons and strategies which support the School Improvement Plan and District mission · Plan and prepare instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences · Identify, select, and modify instructional materials to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs · Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and plans for improvement · Maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment
District Perks: · 100% employer-paid benefits · Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS) · New teacher mentorship program · New teacher orientation · Laptops provided for all teachers · Interactive white boards in all classrooms · Free professional development opportunities
Location: · Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast between Tampa and Fort Myers · Spring training for Baltimore Orioles · Siesta Key-one of the top-rated beaches in the nation · Vibrant arts and culture community
About Sarasota County Schools: Dedicated to academic excellence, Sarasota County Schools is home to 55 schools, 44,000 students, and 5,000 employees. It is one of only two Florida districts to be graded “A” by the Florida Department of Education every year since grading began in 2004. Our district offers one of the highest starting teaching salaries in Florida along with an incredible benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. U.S. News and World Report has recently ranked Sarasota among the best places to live in the nation and the top place to live in Florida.