Program Representative, ESE, Division of Instruction Services

Job Summary

Serves as liaison between exceptional student education department and schools providing direct services for students with disabilities. Provides support services and/or technical assistance to ensure appropriate placement and special education services. Provides input in specific exceptional student categories for proper identification and needed assessments. Assists in developing training modules program planning implementation of curriculum and progress monitoring to measure student progress.

Essential Functions

assistance on the computerized IEP/EP program and IEP/EP development and compliance

with school personnel and administrators regarding appropriate instructional strategies and student performance data.

schools to observe the teaching/learning process and provides support and/or technical assistance.

in development/revision of district procedures for exceptional student programs; development of program curriculum; and development of needs assessments.

and implementation of in-service training for teachers/therapists and other staff.

information and recommendations regarding instructional materials equipment and curriculum.

with staffing students who are eligible to receive services- Gifted Plan B. Provides information direction clarification and assistance to individual parents and school staff in arranging gifted services.

the data representative of subgroups to monitor problematic areas (such as over-representation) and a lack of academic performance recommending strategies to address such areas. Develops and maintains appropriate program records data and reports.

in design development implementation and evaluation of facilities programs and services delivery.

as liaison with parent organizations and committee agencies.

other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Masters degree preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in exceptional student education. Experience in gifted exceptional education preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education certification in Exceptional Student Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of exceptional student education
• Knowledge of federal state and district legislation policies specifically related to exceptional student education operations
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in exceptional student education
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong word processing spreadsheet and presentation software skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong creative problem solving skills
• Ability to develop and revise district procedures for exceptional student programs
• Ability to develop and implement in-service training for teachers therapists and other staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers principals and parents
• Ability to propose strategies and activities to address student academic behavioral and social needs

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority