ESE 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 Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

ESE Specialist

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Position Title

ESE Specialist

Custom Job Purpose

The ESE Specialist monitors and ensures compliance with all criteria, policies and procedures related to Exceptional Student Education. The individual in this position will provide staff development and assist with compliance training in the assigned area.

Essential Functions of this Job

• Monitors and ensures compliance of all federal, state and district requirements for completing initial, annual, dismissal, and manifestation determination meetings for students with disabilities and students who are gifted
• Provides oversight and support for completion of manifestation meetings
• Provide staff development to address procedures for scheduling and facilitating IEP annual reviews and re-evaluation meetings including the assigned program area
• Provides staff development and guidance to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is provided
• Monitors and ensures compliance using the state indicators outlined in the LEA (Local Education Agency) Profile provided annually by FDOE
• Implements and monitors district improvement plans
• Participates in staff development and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Students with Disabilities
• Provides staff development as outlined in on the Polk County’s Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (P&P)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Exceptional Student Education and/or designee
• Ensures district compliance by documenting an explanation of instructional program, graduation and promotion requirements, transition requirements and due process to parents for students with disabilities
• Coordinates specialized trainings or meetings required for assigned programs

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in education with certification in Exceptional Student Education, Educational Leadership or other related field preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years in Exceptional Student Education

Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws and procedures for providing services to students in Exceptional Student Education

Ability to work with parents and all school personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of interpretation of programs and placements for students with disabilities with an understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (