Teacher-Ese Specialist
About The Position
The Teacher-ESE Specialist provides on-site procedural and curricular assistance to school-based personnel regarding the education of students with disabilities. The position serves as the principal’s designee for ESE staff in accordance with the annual Local Education Agency (LEA) Memo and supports IEP development, implementation, meetings, and compliance. It has no supervisory responsibilities. The specialist supports teachers, staffing committee members, parents, and other stakeholders; helps ensure IEPs are implemented with fidelity; and addresses compliance concerns under applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The role also includes using the electronic management system to generate IEP documents, participating in training, keeping current with relevant developments, and following safety and School Board policies. Employment is governed by the District’s compensation plan and the work year and hours established by the School Board. The position is on a 206-day work calendar.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Florida certification in at least one area of exceptionality.
- At least three years of successful teaching experience in Exceptional Student Education.
- Computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal’s designee for all ESE staff in accordance with the annual LEA Memo; the administration and ESE Specialists submit a signed agreement annually.
- Coordinate required ESE meetings.
- Provide school-based personnel with information on topics including policy changes.
- Assist regular education teachers of students with disabilities in implementing IEPs and monitoring progress toward IEP goals.
- Assist staffing committee members in developing appropriate IEPs and ensure parents receive draft IEPs for annual reviews.
- Meet monthly with ESE curriculum supervisors regarding curricula, related services, and program delivery systems for students with disabilities.
- Explain Procedural Safeguards to parents and describe District resources available to meet a student’s unique needs.
- Use facilitative behaviors consistent with District Facilitated IEP training to conduct efficient, productive meetings where participants feel valued and heard.
- Assist in identifying, reporting, and correcting internally identified IDEA compliance concerns; report concerns directly to school-based leadership.
- Correct internally and externally identified compliance errors in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders to ensure IEPs are implemented with fidelity.
- Use the electronic management system to generate IEP documents.
- Perform and promote activities in compliance with the School Board’s equal employment and nondiscrimination policies.
- Participate in training programs to enhance job-related skills and proficiency.
- Review current developments, literature, and technical information related to job responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures and follow federal and state laws and School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
- Support general education teachers and students with disabilities through consultative instruction as identified in each student’s IEP.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
