Program Representative, ESE Admissions & Placement

Job Summary

Serves as liaison between Exceptional Education and designated schools to implement procedures for identification of students in need of special education and related services. Assists with planning and implementation of Multidisciplinary Team recommendations quality control required report data gathering and training activities.

Essential Functions

in Multidisciplinary Team for referral eligibility Individual Education Plans and placement activities according to district state and federal guidelines.

school personnel in interpretation of State Board of Education Rules for identification of students eligible for special education and related services interpretation of evaluation data and identification of alternative strategies and programs for students.

communication with parents and appropriate school and district staff in

facilitating admissions and placement of exceptional students.

and submits records and data according to designated timelines and

district procedures.

placement recommendations of evaluators and Multidisciplinary Teams

apprising the Supervisor of Exceptional Education/ Admissions Student Services of

matters requiring attention.

in preparation of required district state federal documents and projects.

communication with other staff to facilitate appropriate follow-through

regarding interventions involving Multidisciplinary Team activity.

in organization and implementation of summer session Multidisciplinary

Team and admissions planning activities.

in development of training and information products. Provides technical

assistance and in-service training to school personnel on appropriate implementation of procedures for identification and placement of exceptional students

communication with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources

System and community agencies to facilitate follow-through with specific cases.

other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Experience: Five (5) years successful experience in working with special needs students. Teaching experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Certification in Exceptional Student Education Psychology Counseling or other field related to Exceptional Student Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of students with special needs

Working knowledge of DCPS exceptional student education policies and procedures

Knowledge of federal state and district legislation policies and standards regarding ESE

Knowledge of data management information systems

Strong oral written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong word processing spreadsheet and presentation software skills

Strong presentation development and delivery skills

Ability to plan and implement Multidisciplinary Team recommendations

Ability to maintain communication with parents and appropriate school and district staff in facilitating referral eligibility and reevaluation of students with exceptional needs

Strong time management skills

Ability to support schools in exceptional education eligibility determinations

Ability to prepare reports

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority