51071 Teacher, Other (ESE 4th/5th)

Monroe County School District FL

$62K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • FL certification in Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) required
  • FL certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) required
  • Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field preferred
  • Experience in teaching 4th-5th grade students
  • Knowledge of instructional best practices in special education

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students
  • Support the learning of exceptional students in a mainstream classroom
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure inclusive practices
  • Communicate progress and concerns with parents and stakeholders
  • Monitor and assess student performance and adjust instruction accordingly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Choice of Florida Retirement System Pension or Investment Plan
  • 10 days of paid leave accrued annually
  • Professional development resources available
  • Support for certification process with instructional videos and guides
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Instructional Elementary

Date Posted:
8/5/2026

Location:
Key Largo Elementary/Middle School

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Location: Key Largo Elementary/Middle School

Address: 104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Start/Dismissal Times: 8:20 AM - 3:30 PM

Position: Teacher, Other (Exceptional Student Education Support)

Grades: 4th-5th



Date position is available: August 5, 2026

Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700.00 to $104,700.00, commensurate with experience.

Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.

Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.

Leave: Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year.

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) and Elementary Education (Grades K-6) is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.

How to Become FL Certified in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12):
  1. Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired professional educator certificate from another state in the relevant subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
  2. Special Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: 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.
  3. Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in ESE K-12 is required. Visit the testing website http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp for further details. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don't succeed, you may retest every 30 days.

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