Teacher, Intellectual Disability (2025-2026) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Estimated Start Date: 8/04/2025

Location: Cotee River Elementary School, 7515 Plathe Road New Port Richey,FL 34653

Subject: Intellectual Disability (IND)

Exceptional Student education (ESE)

Instructional position

196 Days per year

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.

Participate in Community-Based Instruction and Special Olympics.

Access Points- Self contained

Certifications Preferred:

ESE Certification

K-5 Elementary Ed Certification

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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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate or District-issued adjunct certification
• OR
• Valid statement of eligibility

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• 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 (currently $5500 for a full-year) 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.***

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.

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