ESE Teacher

• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding, and respect for the communities in which they identify.

• To serve as LEA representative, provide information to school-based personnel and update staff on policy changes.

• Assist in developing appropriate IEPs, identifying, reporting, and correcting IDEA compliance internally to school-based leaderships.

• Participate in training programs offered to enhance and better communicate the skills and proficiency related to the ESE Department.

• To ensure adherence to rules and procedures mandated by federal, state and School policies.

• Educational Plan/Educational Plan (IEP/EP) team meetings, Mediations and Due Process Hearings to assure that procedures outlined in the Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students have been adhered to.

• Completes all required forms related to eligibility and placement of exceptional education and/or Section 504 students.

• Assists the IEP/EP team in identifying the range of placement options and determining the least restrictive environment.

• Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week

Values

• Value the voices of all staff, families, and students

• Work in collaboration to meet the needs of all stakeholders

• Seek and respond well to feedback and collaborate to find solutions

Qualifications and Experience

• An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Florida certification in at least one area of exceptionality

• Provide support to general education teachers and students with disabilities to provide consultative instruction, as identified through each student’s IEP.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

• Ability to write IEPs

• Knowledge of the referral, evaluation, and placement process.

Physical Requirements: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move

Compensation: BridgePrep Academy offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with Experience. BridgePrep Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. BridgePrep Academy reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs. The incumbent, if applicable, will be consulted and notified of any changes before they become effective.

Background Screening Requirement
This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, in accordance with House Bill 531 (2025).

Applicants may review additional information about the Clearinghouse and screening process here:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com