51071 Teacher, Other (ESE)

Location: Key Largo Elementary/Middle School, 104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037. School day runs 8:20 AM – 3:30 PM.

About the role

This is a full-time Exceptional Student Education (ESE) support position serving varying grade levels for the 2026-2027 school year. The position begins August 24, 2026.

Requirements

• Valid Florida educator certification in Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) and Elementary Education (Grades K-6).
• Eligibility for Florida certification is mandatory.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Qualifications

Florida Certification Pathways

• Out-of-State Certification: Hold an unexpired professional educator certificate from another state in the relevant subject area; apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Special Education Major: Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in any of the following majors qualifies for a Florida temporary educator certificate:
  • Special Education
  • Mild and Moderate Needs
  • Teacher of the Handicapped
  • Varying Exceptionalities
  • Behavioral Disorders, BD/LD
  • Emotionally Conflicted, Emotionally Disturbed, Emotionally Handicapped, Socially and Emotionally Maladjusted
  • Educable Mentally Retarded, Children with Retarded Mental Development (CRMD), Intellectual Disabilities, Mentally Handicapped, Mentally Impaired, Mental Retardation, Profoundly Mentally Retarded, Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded, Trainable Mentally Retarded
  • Learning Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities
  • Motor Disabilities, Orthopedically Handicapped, Physically Handicapped, Physically Impaired
• Other Majors: If your degree is outside the above fields, you must pass the FTCE Subject Area Exam in ESE K-12. Test details, centers, and study materials are available at www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp. Free sample questions and paid study guides are offered by The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Retesting is permitted every 30 days.

Pay

Base salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience. Newly hired teachers can review detailed compensation information in the Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Benefits

• Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
• Leave: Teachers who start in August earn 10 days of paid leave during the school year.
• Insurance: Explore the comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide; insurance premium rates are listed on page 13.