Science Teacher (ESE)

Essential Responsibilities : The Lead Teacher plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, individualized instruction to students with autism and related learning needs. This position requires a compassionate, dedicated, and highly organized educator who can create a structured yet nurturing learning environment. The Lead Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing lesson plans aligned with school curriculum and individual student goals, managing classroom support staff, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote student success across academic, social-emotional, and life skills domains. With support from AIA's administration and instructional coaching team, Pathway 1 lead teachers will design and create high-quality, standards-aligned lessons and assessments within their subject area(s), supporting students' acquisition of standard high school diplomas, meeting requirements outlined by the Florida Department of Education.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Instruction & Curriculum Implementation

• Utilize instructional materials created by AIA including the AIA ladder system, curriculum maps, and backwards planning structure to effectively differentiate daily lessons tied to Florida Standards.
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with approved curriculum and submit in accordance with school policy.
• Instruct with and differentiate from AIA selected curriculum resources in daily lessons to meet students' unique needs.
• Plan for and implement small group instruction weekly that accommodates diverse learning styles and support individual goal plans (IGPs).
• Incorporate hands-on, visual, and sensory-friendly learning activities as appropriate for students with autism.
• Attend bi-weekly to monthly meetings with coaches and administration to evaluate instructional impact and adjust instruction, as needed.
• Maintain substitute lesson plans and ensure classroom readiness in case of absence.

Student Support & Data-Driven Practice

Classroom Leadership & Collaboration

Professionalism & Continuous Improvement

Extended Day Program Leadership

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Work Location : In person