2026-2027 ESE, (EmotionallBehavior Disorders)

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
• 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; analytical mathematical organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands; interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the ability to implement all requirements.
• Knowledge of Special Diploma Sunshine State Standards and Access Points/Alternate Assessment.
• Knowledge of the principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of crisis prevention techniques; ability to obtain and maintain de-escalation and crisis prevention training provided by the District.
• 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 assess levels of student achievement analyze data and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group or individual setting.
• 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 obtain and maintain individualized education program (IEP) skills training provided by the District.

Revised: 1/26/21

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills language cognition and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics multi-sensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior as determined by the students IEPs by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities and alternative assessment students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe question and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Provide for implementation of physician-ordered procedures and medications.
• Meet with parents to discuss their childs progress and to determine priorities for their childs and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents administrators testing specialists social workers and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students education physical and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by law District policies and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication monitoring and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local state and federal reports.
• 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

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