ESE Teacher Jobs
ESE Teacher jobs are open across public school districts, private schools, and charter networks, at every level from paraprofessional support to lead special education teacher and program coordinator, with specializations in autism spectrum support, learning disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Estimated Start: 01/11/2027
Location: Dr. Mary Giella Elementary, 14710 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Specialty: Varying Exceptionalities (VE)
Instructional Position
196 Days Per Year
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
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.
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
- Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.
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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY
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 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.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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.
Estimated Start: 01/11/2027
Location: Dr. Mary Giella Elementary, 14710 Shady Hills Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Specialty: Varying Exceptionalities (VE)
Instructional Position
196 Days Per Year
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
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.
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
- Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.
Click here for Job Description.
FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY
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 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.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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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Who's Hiring
- Pasco County Schools18
- Henry County Schools8
- The School District of Lee County5
- FLAGLER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT4F
- IDEA Public Schools3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ESE teacher jobs.
- State-issued special education teaching certification or licensure in the hiring state
- Experience writing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs
- Proficiency with assistive technology tools and augmentative communication devices
- Crisis intervention or behavioral de-escalation training such as CPI or ProACT
- Bachelor's degree in special education or a closely related field
- Ability to collaborate with general education teachers, parents, and related service providers
Tips for Your ESE Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to disability categories
Hiring managers scan for specific disability categories you've served, such as autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or emotional and behavioral disorders. List each explicitly in your experience section rather than using broad phrases like 'special needs students.'
List every active certification you hold
ESE roles frequently require state-specific special education certification, ESOL endorsements, or crisis intervention training like CPI or ProACT. Recruiters filter by these credentials, so spell them out in full with the issuing state and expiration year.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ese teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your caseload size
Job descriptions that specify caseload numbers or student-to-teacher ratios signal a district that understands compliance expectations. Prioritize these postings because they indicate better administrative support and clearer IEP workload boundaries.
Prepare IEP writing samples before interviews
Many districts ask candidates to draft or revise a sample IEP goal during the hiring process. Having two or three anonymized goal examples ready, one behavioral and one academic, lets you demonstrate competency without scrambling to recall specifics under pressure.
Negotiate planning time, not just salary
ESE teachers often face heavier out-of-class demands than general education peers due to IEP meetings, progress monitoring, and coordination with related service providers. When evaluating offers, ask specifically how many contractual planning periods are protected each week.
ESE Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most ese teachers?
Pasco County Schools, Henry County Schools, and The School District of Lee County are hiring the most ese teachers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high in public school districts serving high-need populations with active federal IDEA compliance requirements.
How many ese teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of ese teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in virtual charter schools and teletherapy-adjacent instructional support positions. Roles requiring direct hands-on student services, such as life skills and self-contained classroom instruction, remain predominantly in-person.
How do you become a ese teacher?
You earn a bachelor's degree in special education or complete an approved alternative certification program, then pass your state's special education licensure exams. After that, you apply for your state teaching certificate, complete any required student teaching or clinical hours in a special education setting, and renew periodically through continuing education credits.
How do you get hired as an ese teacher with little or no experience?
Districts with hard-to-fill ESE vacancies often hire candidates as paraprofessionals or instructional assistants first, giving you documented classroom experience with students who have IEPs. Completing a practicum or student teaching placement in a self-contained or resource room setting, even unpaid, also builds the direct-service hours that separate entry-level applicants from each other.
What does the ese teacher interview process look like?
Most districts start with a phone or video screen focused on your certification status and classroom management philosophy, followed by an in-person panel that typically includes a special education coordinator, a principal, and sometimes a general education teacher. You may be asked to respond to a scenario involving a student behavior incident or to review and comment on a sample IEP goal before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to ese teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to ese teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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