Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

SEED ESE teachers collaborate in a positive team environment to:

• 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

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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