Director of Exceptional Student Education

SANTA ROSA CO SCHOOL DISTRICT; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa County School District ESE DEPARTMENT (DILLON CENTER) in Milton, Florida seeks a Director of Exceptional Student Education. The role leads program design, compliance, and instruction for students with disabilities, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent.

Requirements include a master’s degree or higher, Florida ESE certification with administration/supervision, and at least eight years in public education, including two in admin and four in ESE.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Currently hold or eligible for Florida certificate in exceptional student education and in administration and supervision.
• Eight years of public school experience, including two in administration and four in ESE.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Policy understanding

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Florida ESE certification + admin certification

Job description

Director of Exceptional Student Education

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and SANTA ROSA CO SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Details

Job ID: 5919370

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Currently hold or eligible for Florida certificate and certification in one area of exceptional student education and certification in administration and supervision, educational leadership, or school principal
• Minimum of eight years’ experience in public school education, two of which must have been in administration and supervision. Four of the eight years must have been in exceptional student education.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Three years’ experience as a School Principal

Inquiries about this vacancy and/or the interview process should be directed to the work site at the number listed below in the Contact Information section.

Job applicants recommended for district positions will be subject to drug testing and background fingerprinting per statutory requirements and School Board Policy

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Contact Information

• Mike Thorpe , Asst Superintendent for Instruction and Curriculum
• ESE DEPARTMENT (DILLON CENTER)
• Phone: [phone] x 1018