EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Exceptional Student Education Specialist to provide on-site procedural and curricular support to school-based personnel for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes coordinating ESE meetings, assisting IEP development, and ensuring compliance, with strong communication to parents and staff to ensure fidelity of IEP implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution and Florida certification in at least one area of exceptionality.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in Exceptional Student Education.
• Computer skills are required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate required ESE meetings and serve as the principal’s designee for ESE staff as per LEA memo.
• Assist regular education teachers of students with disabilities to implement IEPs and monitor progress.
• Help develop appropriate IEPs with staff and ensure parents receive draft IEPs for annual reviews.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff to ensure IEPs are implemented with fidelity.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Florida certification in exceptionality

Job description

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Broward County Public Schools ESE SUPPORT/COMPLIANCE - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION SPECIALIST

Broward County Public Schools ESE SUPPORT/COMPLIANCE - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5952779

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide on-site procedural and curricular assistance to all school-based personnel with regard to the education of students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
• Serve as the principal’s designee for all exceptional student education (ESE) staff in accordance with the annual Local Education Agency (LEA) Memo. Administration and the ESE Specialists are required to submit a signed agreement annually.
• Coordinate required ESE meetings.
• Provide information to school-based personnel on a variety of topics to include updating staff on policy changes. Assist regular education teachers of students with disabilities to implement the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and monitor progress of IEP goals.
• Assist staffing committee members in developing appropriate IEPs and ensure parents receive draft IEPs for all annual reviews.
• Meet with ESE curriculum supervisors monthly with regard to curricula, related services and program delivery systems for students with disabilities.
• Provide explanations to parent(s) of the Procedural Safeguards as well as the availability of resources within the District to meet the unique needs of the student.
• Utilize facilitative behaviors consistent with the Facilitated IEP training provided by the District in order to conduct efficient and productive IEP meetings, in which all participants feel valued and heard.
• Assist in identifying, reporting and correcting IDEA compliance concerns identified internally.
• Shall report all compliance concerns directly to the school-based leadership.
• Correct compliance errors identified internally (within the school) and externally, in accordance with federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure that IEPs for students with disabilities are implemented with fidelity.
• Utilize the electronic management system to generate IEP documents.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; Florida certification in at least one area of exceptionality.
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Exceptional Student Education.
• Computer skills are required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual skills are preferred.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Provide support to general education teachers and students with disabilities to provide consultative instruction, as identified through each student’s IEP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position, access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: JJ-034

SKILLS

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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