Program Representative, Admissions & Placement ESE

Duval County Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Serves as liaison between the exceptional student education department and schools, providing direct services for students with disabilities. Provides support services and/or technical assistance to ensure appropriate placement and special education services. Provides input in specific exceptional student categories for proper identification and needed assessments. Assists in developing training modules, program planning, implementation of curriculum, and progress monitoring to measure student progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years of experience in exceptional student education.
Florida Department of Education certification in Exceptional Student Education.
Working knowledge of exceptional student education
Knowledge of federal, state and district legislation, policies specifically related to exceptional student education operations
Knowledge of current trends and best practices in exceptional student education
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
Strong time management skills
Strong creative problem solving skills
Ability to develop and revise district procedures for exceptional student programs
Ability to develop and implement in-service training for teachers, therapists, and other staff
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, principals, and parents
Ability to propose strategies and activities to address student academic, behavioral, and social needs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in gifted exceptional education preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance on the computerized IEP/EP program and IEP/EP development and compliance.
Communicates with school personnel and administrators regarding appropriate instructional strategies and student performance data.
Visits schools to observe the teaching/learning process and provides support and/or technical assistance.
Assists in development/revision of district procedures for exceptional student programs; development of program curriculum; and development of needs assessments.
Development and implementation of in-service training for teachers/therapists and other staff.
Provides information and recommendations regarding instructional materials, equipment, and curriculum.
Assists with staffing students who are eligible to receive services- Gifted Plan B. Provides information, direction, clarification and assistance to individual parents and school staff in arranging gifted services.
Analyzes the data representative of subgroups to monitor problematic areas (such as over-representation) and a lack of academic performance, recommending strategies to address such areas. Develops and maintains appropriate program records, data, and reports.
Assists in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of facilities, programs, and services delivery.
Serves as liaison with parent organizations and committee agencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.