ESE Compliance & Staff Development Specialist

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools is seeking an ESE Specialist at the Gibbons Street PreK Center in Bartow, FL. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with ESE policies and executing staff development to support IEPs, MTSS, and FAPE in the Least Restrictive Environment.

The specialist will coordinate meetings, ensure district procedures are followed, and report to the Senior Director of Exceptional Student Education with assigned duties and trainings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education with certification in Exceptional Student Education or related field.
• Minimum of three years in Exceptional Student Education.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and procedures for ESE services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with meetings for students with disabilities and gifted.
• Provide staff development for scheduling and facilitating IEP annual reviews and re-evaluations.
• Support FAPE in the Least Restrictive Environment and MTSS implementation.
• Document program, graduation and promotion requirements to parents for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate trainings or meetings for assigned programs and ensure district compliance.

Skills

Staff development

Communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in Education (ESE or leadership)

Job description

Polk County Public Schools is seeking an ESE Specialist at the Gibbons Street PreK Center in Bartow, FL. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with ESE policies and executing staff development to support IEPs, MTSS, and FAPE in the Least Restrictive Environment.

The specialist will coordinate meetings, ensure district procedures are followed, and report to the Senior Director of Exceptional Student Education with assigned duties and trainings.