ESE Specialist - Viera Charter School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the Exceptional Student Education Staffing Process
  • Participates as a member of IEP teams to provide information and support regarding programs and services available to students. Prepares written reports of findings when appropriate; may serve as Local Educational Agency (LEA) designee (Hillsborough).
  • Provides consultation to Special Education teachers, administration, staff, specialists, parents, and general education teachers regarding the implementation of IEP supports and services.
  • Liaison between School Districts to ensure appropriate placement of and educational services for special needs students.
  • Monitors appropriate IEP development by ESE teachers in accordance with District and State requirements and compliance reviews.
  • Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and district regulations and procedures in regards to students with special needs.
  • Evaluates and recommends improvement in the implementation of the special education instructional program, as well as related services.
  • Informs schools when IEP/s or 504’s need to be reviewed at least three weeks ahead of the expiration date to allow time to set up parent meetings.
• Legal Compliance
  • Ensuring that parents of exceptional education students are afforded their due process procedural safeguards in providing the delivery of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to their children.
  • Ensuring that a continuum of options is available and considered when recommending educational placements.
  • Monitoring exceptional student education services, provided by schools, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Technical Assistance
  • Assisting ESE personnel regarding Individual Education Plans (T/IEPs), assessment and matrix issues.
  • Monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Working with school staff and student services personnel to resolve differing concerns regarding the unique educational needs of each student.
  • Providing school ESE and administrative staff with updated information.
  • Ensure effective articulation/matriculation from elementary to secondary programs for students with disabilities.
  • Monitors compliance of ESE files, including ESE teacher logs and schedules.
• Screen Tier 3 referrals for eligibility; recommend placement and adjusts caseloads, as needed.
• Staff Development
  • Assist with training of new ESE teachers, student services personnel, guidance staff and school administrators responsible for aspects of ESE implementation.
  • Deliver school-based training on issues relative to ESE such as reevaluations, temporary placements, transfers, data entry and other issues as requested.
  • Coaching school-based ESE and administrative staff on best practices and procedures.
• Public Relations
  • Providing information to parents, schools, and agencies on provision of services to students and their families.
  • Collaborating with parents and staff to problem solve issues and complaints regarding services and programs to ESE students.
  • Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
  • Mediates and facilitates effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion.
• Other Duties
  • Review and advise regarding contractual arrangements with therapists, consultants, and other providers.
  • Continuing professional growth through participation in educational conferences and other staff development activities.
  • Ensure that Principals distribute accommodation sheets to teachers.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the CAO, EVP or Executive Area Director.

• Valid Florida certification in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) and Educational Leadership (preferred)
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Special Education
• Advanced training and experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) implementation.
• Knowledgeable in Federal/State Special Education laws and regulations.