Spec, ESE

Hillsborough County Public Schools • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist provides site-based support across exceptional student education. The role uses program knowledge and leadership skills to collaborate with school, regional, and district staff on curriculum, instruction, behavior, compliance, and programmatic decisions. The Specialist supports administrators, ESE and general education teachers, other school staff, parents, and students in ensuring a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

The role provides or coordinates student supports and services, promotes effective instructional and behavioral practices, supports staff development, and assists administrators with compliance. It also collaborates with school and regional teams to strengthen teacher capacity and case management, and serves as a liaison among schools, families, district staff, and community organizations. Duties may change according to district needs.

District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision and goals, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed for their work.

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible and effective teaching experience with students with disabilities in Hillsborough County Public Schools.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Exceptional Student Education.
• Ability to read and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations; write reports, correspondence, and manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers and the public.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical computation and analysis to plan, schedule, and monitor student needs.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to problems involving students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized curricula, instructional strategies, and behavioral problem-solving practices.
• Knowledge of IDEA, state statutes, district procedures, and FTE compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of the continuum of services available to students with disabilities and least restrictive environment requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build rapport, communicate effectively, and work with diverse viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and/or direct instruction to students with disabilities based on site needs and their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist with organizing, managing, and coordinating supports and services for students with disabilities.
• Apply instructional and behavioral strategies; collaborate with teachers and paraprofessionals on data collection, analysis, inclusive practices, and responsive instructional decisions.
• Monitor and support the effectiveness of instruction in general education and ESE settings.
• Design and deliver job-embedded professional development in areas such as curriculum, behavior, and compliance, in coordination with district and regional ESE leadership and program staff.
• Assist administrators in implementing ESE supports and services in accordance with IDEA, state statutes, district procedures, and FTE accounting and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate with parents, teachers, students, and school and district staff to support student success and maintain positive relationships.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, parents, district staff, and community groups or agencies.
• Work with the principal and regional ESE team to develop systems that build teacher capacity and improve case management practices, including progress monitoring, data collection, eligibility, IEPs, and articulation.
• Maintain current professional knowledge and expertise; attend relevant training and provide follow-up to district-level training as needed to maintain professional certification.
• Complete and submit requested tasks, reports, and projections accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide site-based staff guidance on specialized curricula and instructional strategies appropriate to student needs.
• Apply behavioral problem-solving and intervention strategies for individuals and small groups.
• Build trust and collaborative relationships, address conflict constructively, and engage teachers in effective ESE practices.
• Support the continuum of services and provision of ESE services in the least restrictive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed