ESE Program Specialist - Transition & IEP Lead

Mayo, Florida; Tennessee; On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evelyn Hamblen Center seeks an ESE-certified Program Specialist to support two schools: Gaines Alternative School and Hamblen Therapeutic Day School. You will help transition students back to home zone schools, assist with ESE services and IEP implementation.

Preferred LEA training; PCM and Ukeru training will be provided by the District. This is a full-time on-site role with 240 days per year and a starting salary around $67,800. The position begins 11/12/2026.

Qualifications

• The applicant for this position should be ESE certified, and preferably LEA trained.
• PCM and Ukeru training will be provided by the District.
• Duties include providing transition support to students returning to home zone schools, and assisting with ESE services and IEP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transition support to students returning to home zone schools.
• Assist with ESE services and IEP implementation.
• Work with the Gaines Alternative School and Hamblen Therapeutic Day School to support students with behavioral needs.

Skills

ESE certified

LEA trained

Education

EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED (K-12)

EXCEPT STUDENT ED (K-12)

HEARING IMPAIRED (K-12)

MENTALLY HANDICAPPED (K-12)

PHYSICAL IMPAIRED (GRADES K-12)

SPECIFIC LEARN DISABILITIES (K-12)

VARYING EXCEPTIONALITIES (K-12)

VISUALLY IMPAIRED (K-12)

Job description

The Evelyn Hamblen Center seeks an ESE-certified Program Specialist to support two schools: Gaines Alternative School and Hamblen Therapeutic Day School. You will help transition students back to home zone schools, assist with ESE services and IEP implementation.

Preferred LEA training; PCM and Ukeru training will be provided by the District. This is a full-time on-site role with 240 days per year and a starting salary around $67,800. The position begins 11/12/2026.