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<div><div><b>Pepin Academies</b></div>
 <div><b>Teacher of Exceptional Students</b></div>
<div></div><div>Note: This job description covers all classroom teachers</div>
<div></div><div><b>Major Function</b></div>
<div></div><div>The primary function of the teacher is to provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive an equitable education tailored to their individual needs. This role involves collaborating with the ESE Team to participate in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs), collaborating with support staff, and fostering a classroom environment that promotes academic, social, and emotional growth.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></div>
<div></div><ul><li>Plans lessons consistent with state and Pepin Academies curriculum framework(s)</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with school, state, and federal regulations regarding the education of students with disabilities</li>
<li>Supports Pepin Academies&rsquo; mission and vision</li>
<li>Understands and demonstrates knowledge of Exceptional Student Education</li>
<li>Follows policies established in the Pepin Academies Employee Handbook</li>
<li>Observes confidentiality relating to students, teachers, and school</li>
<li>Performs with minimum supervision</li>
<li>Communicates effectively with students and parents to increase student achievement</li>
<li>Responds to and acts appropriately upon constructive criticism</li>
<li>Engages in self-assessment and participates in professional development activities to stay current in best practices for special education</li>
<li>Uses instructional time efficiently and effectively to maximize student learning and engagement</li>
<li>Presents subject matter effectively, using technology where appropriate and available, while using appropriate skills and strategies within the Teacher Evaluation Framework to promote the creative/critical thinking capabilities of students</li>
<li>Uses supportive data to arrive at a grade or indication of student progress within an appropriate timeframe and uses technology to manage systems of instruction, record keeping, and reporting systems where appropriate and available</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains standards for acceptance for acceptable student behavior while maintaining a structured and positive classroom environment conducive to learning</li>
<li>Collects student performance data for progress monitoring and reports student progress towards IEP goals</li>
<li>Participates in IEP and eligibility meetings with parents and appropriate school and agency personnel</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implements all requirements</li>
<li>Demonstrates knowledge of Access Points for Sunshine State Standards and Florida Alternate Assessment</li>
<li>Ensure timely submission of planning notes and lesson plans in accordance with school deadlines and guidelines</li>
<li>Supervise teacher assistant in providing instruction for students, as required</li>
<li>Provides transition planning for students with disabilities, as required</li>
<li>Maintain a valid and current Florida teaching certificate, adhering to all renewal and professional development requirements as mandated by the Florida Department of Education</li>
<li>Other responsibilities as directed by administration</li>
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<div></div><div><b>School Expectations</b><b>:</b> All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the Pepin Academies&rsquo; vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<div></div><div>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from a fully accredited college or university.</div>
<div>Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida Educators certificate required by the Florida Department of Education. This includes both certification in the appropriate exceptional student area(s) and any content certification as required by the State of Florida.</div></div><div></div>

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Middle School ELA Instructional Position