Seed Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Description:

The ESE Teachers will work collaboratively to prepare students for success in college and the global workforce. They will recognize and embrace that they are responsible for the academic, social, and emotional development of children and build relationships with students, families, and colleagues to actualize our mission.

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.
• 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 an engaging learning environment conducive to student success
• Actively build strong relationships with parents and families that foster trust, collaboration, and communication
• Promote and support the academic 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.
• Perform other tasks as required and/or assigned by supervisor(s).

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Group Life, Voluntary Life
• 403B Deferred Compensation up to 6% Employer Match.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in their content area or a related content area (masters preferred)
• Current FLDOE certification or statement of Eligibility in ESE (K-12)
• Three plus years direct experience in an urban school; preferred
• 2-4 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• ESOL endorsed or certified preferred
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Drug & Level 2 Fingerprint screening ( https://info.flclearinghouse.com )