ESE Behavior & Intervention Specialist

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an Educational Specialist for Exceptional Student Education to help coordinate assessments and behavior plans for students with disabilities. The role involves coaching teachers on best practices and supporting progress monitoring programs across the school.

The candidate should have a master’s degree (or near completion) and Florida ESE certification eligibility, plus 3–5 years of experience with behaviorally challenged students.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to assess and modify behavior problems or plan interventions.
• Experience with ESE programs and school progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist ESE teachers and act as a classroom facilitator to promote best learning practices for teachers to use in the classroom.
• Monitors functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention programs.
• Conducts one-on-one social skills lessons with ESE students.
• Participates in cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate school-wide ESE programs.
• Participates in Florida Department of Education required workshops and other trainings.
• Processes ESE discipline referrals and assist with PLC compliance issues.
• Maintains contact with teachers and parents through conferences and IEP team meetings.
• Works with various agencies to develop community resources.
• Determines the appropriate methods to resolve student behavior problems.
• Utilizes technology and current research in technology.
• Observes and assesses teacher/student needs to promote a productive learning environment.
• Implements knowledge of the Response to Intervention model in both academic and behavioral structures.
• Keeps up to date on current technology used in this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by principal.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team facilitation

Behavior assessment

Interagency collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Bachelor's degree with Florida ESE certification

Job description

Orange County Public Schools is seeking an Educational Specialist for Exceptional Student Education to help coordinate assessments and behavior plans for students with disabilities. The role involves coaching teachers on best practices and supporting progress monitoring programs across the school.

The candidate should have a master’s degree (or near completion) and Florida ESE certification eligibility, plus 3–5 years of experience with behaviorally challenged students.