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The SEED School of Miami

ESE/ESOL TEACHER

The SEED School of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Complete student academic, social, and behavior assessments to determine the student’s strengths and challenges

Write, implement, and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP) that will guide each student's instructional program based on student assessments, needs, and strengths

Participate in the inclusion co‑teaching model of instruction for students in general education classrooms

Design individual and small group instructional strategies that parallel and support the general education curriculum

Adapt and develop materials to match the special needs of each student

Evaluate and advance students in an appropriate manner based on their disability, IEP, or special learning needs

Act as coordinator of IEP implementation and monitoring with general education staff

Coordinate services of support staff, including occupational, physical and speech and language therapists, counselors, and other professionals that provide services to the students

Meet with parents to review the IEP and record progress and concerns

Organize, prepare, and lead Student Support Team meeting with staff and parents to better meet the needs of students

Make referrals to resources within the community that may provide additional assistance to the child and/or the family

Assist students in learning to utilize assistive technology tools to support their learning, independence, and growth

Help create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning goals;

Plan and implement an instructional program that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of a diverse student population;

Manage pupil performance in the classroom and applies effective strategies to reinforce and/or modify student behavior and performance;

Establish learning objectives consistent with assessment of student needs, requirements of the state of Florida, and knowledge of human growth and development;

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Seed policy, and administrative regulations;

Participate in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program, attends staff meetings, and participates in professional development opportunities; and

Appraise his/her own effectiveness, seeks opportunities for professional growth, and demonstrates successful application of new skills and strategies in order to improve professional competence

Provide for an engaging middle school learning environment conducive to student success

Actively build strong relationships with parents and families that foster trust, collaboration, and communication

Promote and support a middle school program with promotion based upon standards mastery

Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and to guide and improve instruction

Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

Collaborate with fellow SEED staff on student support, planning, professional development, and standards‑based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school

Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction

Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom according to the school’s Model of Care

Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED Miami Staff Manual

Model the school’s Core Values (Respect, Self‑Discipline, Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, and Gratitude) in all environments and times and in their interactions with all school stakeholders

Participate in workshops, trainings, and other professional learning experiences to hone their craft

Engage in home visits (according to the protocol and expectations outlined in the staff handbook)

Contribute to a positive student‑adult school culture

Participate in additional duties to include: community meetings, Targeted Instruction, tutoring, off‑campus learning and others as directed by the Academic Coordinator.

Contribute to a collaborative co‑teaching model; provide support to general education teachers and students.

Core Competencies

An ability to exercise patience, professionalism, and support during students’ learning process

Strong organization skills and a relentless pursuit of excellence

The ability to build positive and deep relationships with students, parents, and staff

The ability to effectively analyze data and utilize data to drive practice

An unyielding belief in all children’s ability to achieve excellence

Minimum Qualifications

All teachers must be Highly Qualified according to the Florida state requirements

Must have completed an undergraduate degree in their content area

Three plus years direct experience in an urban school;

Master’s degree in special education from an accredited college or university preferred;

National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) desired

ESOL endorsed or certified

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