2026-2027 Specialist, Exceptional Student Education, (Staffing)

The School District of Lee County • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

This Specialist position in Exceptional Student Education involves providing staff development, technical assistance, and consultation services to instructional personnel and school administrators to ensure compliance with the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The role requires representing the Director of Exceptional Student Education at various meetings, serving as a resource for families of students with disabilities, and performing Medicaid administrative claims activities. Collaboration with school personnel for accurate full-time equivalency (FTE) reporting and compliance with state and federal guidelines is also a key aspect of this role. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of highly effective teaching experience in exceptional student education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective teaching experience in an area of exceptional student education
• Certification in one or more areas of special education
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
• Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Dual special education/regular education certification preferred
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred
• Industry certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide staff development, technical assistance, and consultation services to instructional personnel and the school administrator in areas relating to compliance under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Represent the Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) at multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, manifestation hearings, and individual educational program (IEP) meetings.
• Serve as a resource for families of students with disabilities.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
• Attend meetings/inservice training with the Director of Exceptional Student Education/designee a minimum of two (2) times per month.
• Collaborate with school personnel to ensure accurate full-time equivalency (FTE) reporting and compliance under state and federal guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees