52014, Teacher, Varying Exceptionalities

Join us in the heart of the Florida Keys! 
Location: Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Address: 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
Position: Teacher, Varying Exceptionalities (VE) / Exceptional Student Varying Exceptionalities (ESE)
Description: This position will include pushing into general education classrooms for ESE support facilitation, pulling out into a resource classroom for ESE specially designed instruction, and providing support for students with enhanced behavioral needs.
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience. Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in our Salary Schedule. https://www.keysschools.com/ 
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive https://www.keysschools.com/page/employee-benefits  with insurance rates conveniently listed on page 11.
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 sick 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.

Background Screening:
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