Spec, ESE

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Specialist will provide site-based support in all areas of exceptional student education. This position will utilize program knowledge and leadership skills to work collaboratively with school, region, and district staff to provide supports for curriculum, instruction, behavior, compliance, and programmatic decisions. The ESE Specialist will assist the site-based administrative team, ESE, and general education teachers, school staff, parents, and students to ensure the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities.

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.
Reads and interprets general business and professional journals, technical procedures, or regulations.
Writes reports, correspondence, and manuals.
Effectively presents and responds to questions from managers and the public.
Applies principles of basic mathematical computation and analysis to plan, schedule, and monitor student needs.
Applies principles of logical thinking to a wide range of problems involving students with disabilities.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.

Nice To Haves

Exhibits advanced knowledge of specialized curriculums as well as effective instructional strategies. Provides guidance to site-based staff regarding the implementation of appropriate curricula based upon student need.
Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of effective behavioral problem-solving practices related to intervention strategies for small groups and individuals.
Evidences knowledge of compliance requirements in accordance with IDEA, state statutes, district procedures and FTE.
Earns trust of others and builds rapport throughout the site and organization as a whole. Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives. Seeks win-win solutions to conflict. Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints. Engages teachers in effective practices in exceptional student education.
Exhibits knowledge of the continuum of services available to students with disabilities and ensures provision of ESE services in the least restrictive environment.

Responsibilities

Provides support and/or direct instruction to students with disabilities based upon site needs. Site support schedules will vary depending upon needs of the students as documented in the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Assists with the organization, management, and coordination of supports and services provided to students with disabilities.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practices of instructional and behavioral strategies. Collaborates with the school team (teachers and paraprofessionals) to implement best practices of data collection, analysis, inclusive practices, and responsive instructional decisions for students with disabilities. Monitors and supports the efficacy of instruction provided to students with disabilities in general education and ESE settings.
Designs and delivers job-embedded professional development (curriculum, behavior, compliance etc.) in coordination with the General Director of ESE, Regional Leadership Teams, and ESE program staff to ensure that school staff maintain updated skills and knowledge of ESE-related best practices.
Assists administrators in ensuring implementation of ESE supports and services that align with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), state statutes, district procedures, and full-time equivalency (FTE) accounting and reporting.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with all stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers, students, and school/district staff) to facilitate student success aligning with the district's vision of increasing graduation rates. Communicates with stakeholders to establish and maintain good relations with school and district personnel, as well as parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
Serves as a liaison between the school and parents, district staff, and community groups or agencies.
Collaborates with the principal and regional ESE team to develop supportive systems that build teacher capacity and improve effective case management practices (e.g. progress monitoring, data collection, eligibilities, IEPs, and internal/external articulation).
Demonstrates personal and professional growth and expertise by remaining current with state and national associations, certifications, and professional trends. Attends required and optional trainings related to job skills and/or provides follow-up with district-level training to maintain professional certification.
Completes and submits requested tasks, reports, and projections accurately and on time.
Performs any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.