Teacher, Exceptional Student Education

About the role

Sigsbee Elementary/Middle Charter School is seeking a Middle School Exceptional Student Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with an immediate start date. This position serves students in grades K-12 with exceptionalities at a public charter school in Monroe County, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with exceptionalities in a middle school setting
• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities
• Deliver instruction in accordance with Florida state standards and ESE best practices
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure student success
• Maintain compliance with state and federal special education regulations
• Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that addresses diverse student needs

Requirements

• Eligibility for Florida certification in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12)
• Florida Professional or Temporary Certificate in ESE K-12 is a prerequisite for teaching in field

Qualifications

To become Florida certified in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12), candidates may qualify through one of the following pathways:

• Out-of-State Certification: Hold an unexpired professional educator certificate from another state in the relevant subject area and apply for Florida reciprocity
• Special Education Major: Hold a bachelor's or higher degree in an accepted major such as 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, or Physically Impaired
• Other Majors: Pass the FTCE Subject Area Exam in ESE K-12 (candidates may retest every 30 days if needed)

Resources for certification: Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to create an account or log in to Florida's Online Educator Certification System. The Bureau of Educator Certification offers instructional videos on the certification process. For testing information, including study materials and test center locations, visit http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp. Study materials are available through The Learning Liaisons (https://thelearningliaisons.com/monroe-2025-fl) at a discounted rate of $25 per month, and through 240 Tutoring; free sample questions are also available.

Pay

• Base salary ranges from $62,700 to $102,300, commensurate with experience
• Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in the Initial Instructional Salary Level Placement Guide 2025-2026

Benefits

• Housing allowance: $1,000 per month
• Retirement planning: 403B Plan (not part of the Florida Retirement System)

Schedule

• Teachers earn 7 days of paid leave per school year (5 sick days and 2 personal days)

Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information about the screening process at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.