Florida Substitute Teacher Accused Of Punching Autistic Student In The Ribs

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A substitute teacher in Seminole County is now out of the job.

Jeffrey Jung, 27, was fired after allegedly throwing punches at a student. To make matters worse, that student has autism and is nonverbal.

According to the police report, the incident happened inside the classroom. Witnesses say Jung confronted the teen for allegedly causing a nosebleed on another student.

According to police, the victim was lying on a mat in the classroom, then Jung allegedly leaned down and punched him in the ribs and arm.

The incident report, issued by a school resource officer, confirms the teen has autism and is nonverbal.

Seminole County Schools said every substitute teacher, including Jung, is certified with Exceptional Student Education, or ESE.

“ESE is an umbrella. It manages a variety of different learning styles, cognitive levels. It’s not quite as specific as a deaf and hard of hearing credential or a visually impaired credential, but it is for students that will be teaching individuals with special needs,” Thornton explained.

Although ESE training is necessary, it might not be enough when it comes to autism, according to the expert.

“A public educator who’s working with children on the spectrum probably already has an ESC certificate. I would urge them honestly to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder endorsement, which is an additional level of education,” Thornton said. “But what they also may need to invest in in the school system is working on teaching emotional intelligence and recognizing as an educator how we are feeling as we’re working through the struggles of teaching individuals that need more support and maybe create more challenges.”

Jung worked as a substitute teacher in Seminole County since August 2024. He was charged with battery and has posted $1,000 bail.

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Parents in the area said no student should be exposed to aggression, but especially those with special needs.

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[BuffettGirl]

So this mountain of a man punched a non verbal autistic kid? Damn his dick must be tiny AF. And what's up with the Farrah Fawcett hairdo, Redbeard?