ESE Staffing Specialist - Riverview Academy of Math and Science

Charter-School-Associates; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter School Associates is seeking an ESE Staffing Specialist for Riverview Academy of Math and Science in Riverview, FL. This full-time role supports Gifted, 504, CST, and LEA coordination to ensure compliant, student-centered services and data-driven planning.

You will schedule and facilitate meetings, maintain records, collaborate with MTSS teams, and work with families and staff to deliver high-quality special education programs. Travel to CSA managed schools may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required.
• ESE Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching Special Education.
• Gifted Endorsed preferred, may be required.
• Knowledge of MTSS, ESE Eligibilities, and 504 Plans.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Travel to CSA managed schools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate Gifted meetings (Reviews and Staffing Eligibility).
• Develop Educational Plans and provide copies to teachers.
• Create logs for documenting services and ensure completion.
• Conduct Gifted Screening Assessments.
• Provide professional development on Gifted requirements to staff.
• Monitor the Gifted student records in the school system.
• Schedule and facilitate 504 meetings (Reviews and Eligibility).
• Develop 504 Plans and provide Accommodations Logs to teachers.
• Ensure required input forms are completed before meetings.
• Provide copies of 504 Plans and obtain receipts.
• Provide 504-related staff development.
• Monitor Section 504 records in the student system.
• Collaborate with MTSS Coordinator to obtain MTSS packets for CST meetings.
• Schedule and facilitate CST meetings with parents and staff.
• Follow-up with parents as needed.
• Monitor CST records in the student system.
• Perform LEA duties for IEP meetings with Speech Language Pathologists and ESE Teachers.
• Ensure paperwork is filed in student cumulative files and follow post-meeting procedures.
• Assist with procedures after meetings (scheduling updates, J-Screen, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by ESE Director.
• Assist with FTE reviews and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with Area ESE Director on compliance with regulations.

Skills

MTSS knowledge

504 Plans knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

ESE Certification

3 years Teaching Special Education

Gifted Endorsed

Job description

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ESE Staffing Specialist - Riverview Academy of Math and Science

Exceptional Instruction Full Time Riverview, FL, US

About the Role: Shape Young Minds!

Ready to inspire the next generation within Charter School Associates? We're seeking passionate and dedicated teachers to join our dynamic team and make a real impact on student lives! If you're committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

As a key member of our faculty, you'll report directly to the Administration and play a crucial role in creating an exceptional educational experience. You'll be responsible for cultivating an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and fosters a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. You'll design and deliver grade-level appropriate learning experiences that captivate students through active learning, hands-on application, and rich discussions. Utilizing both formal and informal assessment strategies, you'll maximize student achievement, modify instructional approaches as needed, and collect data for continuous improvement.

You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team to develop shared lesson plans, establish measurable goals for student achievement, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll also actively participate in professional learning communities and attend development opportunities to continually enhance your skills. Instilling a strong independent and collaborative work ethic in your students will be key, preparing them for future success. You'll maintain accurate digital gradebooks and communicate regularly with parents, fostering strong home-school connections regarding student progress.

Ensuring a safe and organized environment is also a critical part of this role. You'll take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, and assist administration in implementing school policies. This includes maintaining order in the classroom and overseeing paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable. You'll continuously strive to improve your professional competence by attending meetings and serving on staff committees as required. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to all required educational plans and school policies will also be essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

GIFTED:

• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating all Gifted meetings (Reviews and Staffing Eligibility).
• Develops Educational Plans.
• Provide teachers with copies of plans and ensure Receipt of Plans is signed.
• Create Logs for documenting services and ensure they are being completed per the Educational Plans.
• Conducts Gifted Screening Assessments.
• Provides professional development to school-based administrators and teachers as related to requirements of Gifted.
• Monitors the student record system to ensure that appropriate information is kept current and organized in student record folders as related to Gifted.

SECTION 504:

• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating all 504 meetings (Reviews and Eligibility).
• Develop 504 Plans.
• Provide Accommodations Logs to all teachers to document accommodations provided.
• Ensure teachers are completing all required input forms prior to meetings.
• Provide teachers with copies of plans and ensure Receipt of Plans is signed
• Provides professional development to school-based administrators and teachers as related to requirements of Section 504.
• Monitors the student record system to ensure that appropriate information is kept current and organized in student record folders as related to Section 504.

CHILD STUDY TEAM (CST) MEETINGS:

• Work collaboratively with MTSS Coordinator and school based MTSS Leads to obtain MTSS packets for any scheduled CST Meeting.
• Scheduling and facilitating CST meetings with parents, administrators, and educators to make recommendations based on MTSS data to determine if evaluations are warranted.
• Follow-up with parents when requests are made.
• Monitors the student record system to ensure that appropriate information is kept current in student record folders as related to CST Meetings held.

LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA):

• Perform the duties of being an LEA for IEP meetings with the Speech Language Pathologists and/or the ESE Teachers at the assigned schools.
• Ensure that all requirements are met for the meeting being held and that the paperwork is properly filed in the students cumulative file (Yellow DEES folder).
• Assist with procedures that must be followed after the conclusion of the meeting (organizing and filing documents, schedule updates, J-Screen, etc.)

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned by the ESE Director
• Assists with FTE reviews and required follow-ups.
• Collaborates with the Area ESE Director to oversee and ensure the implementation of all state and federal regulations related to special education policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• ESE Certified
• Minimum of 3 years teaching Special Education
• Gifted Endorsed (preferred, will be required)
• Knowledgeable of the MTSS process, ESE Eligibilities, and 504 Plans.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with students and parents.
• Organizational skills and high attention to detail; written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned CSA managed schools.