2026-2027 Specialist, Exceptional Student Education (Child Find)

Qualifications

• Masters degree in education or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in ESE teaching or as a speech/language pathologist social worker or school psychologist.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate in at least one area of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) or student services.
• Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred..

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills and public speaking skills; analytical mathematical organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations policies and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in outdoor and indoor environments to accommodate client needs including working from home.

Revised: 1/26/21

Responsibilities

• Provide screenings for children and make referrals for evaluation.
• Communicate with parents caregivers and agencies regarding the status of a child and work collectively to develop strategies to ensure a smooth transition into the school system.
• Create public awareness of Child Find services through outreach to physicians offices child care providers and community agencies serving preschool children.
• Design and deliver inservice and follow-up procedures for parents and child care providers about strategies that address areas of concern.
• Assist in maintaining the Childrens Registry and Information Systems records to report to the Department of Education.
• Facilitate and coordinate the status of a childs progress from the initial referral to the appropriate placement with FDLRS parents and District placement.
• Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.

Revised: 1/26/21

Additional Job Information

Required Experience:

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