What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESE Specialist position at Pepin Academies?
ESE Specialist
Major Functions:
This employee works directly with teachers, administrators, students, and parents in coordinating the delivery of exceptional student programs. Provides technical assistance to ensure a continuum of service options. Complete any other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of Individual Education Plans and holding meetings with parents/students/school personnel.
- Display knowledge of current trends and research in exceptional student education with an emphasis on rules, regulations, policies, litigation, and procedures on a federal, state, or local level affecting exceptional students.
- Meet with school-based personnel to interpret changing district, state, and federal mandates.
• Assure that parents have been informed of the student’s eligibility for exceptional student education and their due process rights. • Respond to inquiries from parents, employees, and the district promptly
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Use effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
- Plan and provide school-based in-service training for employees related to ESE matters.
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive orientation to recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems. • Assist administrators and school personnel with FTE and matrix data.
• Actively participate in school-based meetings • Conduct any other assigned duties as directed by the Principal. These may include lunch duty, FSAA/FSA testing, MTSS support, interviews, tours, and assisting with the review of new student applications.
- Assist with and oversee the RtI process within the MTSS framework.
- Assist with the development and oversee the implementation of FBA/PBIP.
- Initiate and monitor the completion of the three-year reevaluation process (as necessary).
- Interpret programs and placements for parents.
- Ensure the school's compliance with ESE rules and regulations.
- Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ESE department including work assignments to personnel and monitoring the quality of the work accomplished
- Serve as a liaison between the school and community agencies related to ESE support (VR, Transition Programs, etc.).
- Communicate effectively with the district LEA.
- Participate in the annual evaluation of the ESE Assistant.
School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Certification in Exceptional Student Education
Three years’ experience in working with ESE students.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
