Specialist, EE/SS Early Childhood

Duval County Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The staff member who holds this position will serve as a liaison with Early Steps and will write individual education plans and participate in Eligibility Determination meetings for children referred to our district, who are suspected of having a disability. This staff member will work with evaluators and admissions representatives to determine the appropriate educational services for the preschool aged children who come through our office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years successful elementary classroom teaching experience
• Florida Department of Education Certification
• Ability to create an effective Individual Education Plan
• Working knowledge of students with special needs
• Working knowledge of DCPS exceptional student education policies and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation, policies and standards regarding ESE
• Knowledge of data management information systems
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills
• Ability to plan and implement Multidisciplinary Team recommendations
• Ability to maintain communication with parents and appropriate school and district staff in facilitating referral, eligibility, and reevaluation of students with exceptional needs
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prepare reports

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Multidisciplinary Team for referral, eligibility, Individual Education Plans, and placement activities according to district, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains communication with parents and appropriate district staff in facilitating admissions and placement of exceptional students.
• Reviews placement recommendations of evaluators and Multidisciplinary Teams and writes the Individual Education Plans.
• Assists in preparation of required district, state federal documents and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level