About the role
School or site: RIVER RIDGE MIDDLE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start: Immediately
Location: River Ridge Middle School, 11646 River Ridge Middle School, New Port Richey, FL 34654
Specialty: Exceptional Student Education - ESE, Autism Spectrum
Social Behavior Program/EBD Program
Florida Standards for students with moderate/severe behavior, communication
and sensory needs that are associated with autism spectrum disorder.
Grade Level: 6-8
Instructional Position
196 Days per year
7.5 Hours per day
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for exceptional student education (ESE) students through curriculum, lesson plans, educational programs and individual education plan development while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, local regulations.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Exceptional Student Education, or related field
- OR
- Approval by or participation in a state-approved certification pathway program
- Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification
- OR
- Valid statement of eligibility
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Participate in Community-Based Instruction and Special Olympics
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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY
This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.