Spec, Staffing

Summary:
The Specialist Staffing will be responsible for scheduling and conducting
eligibility staffings and IEP meetings. The Specialist Staffing will interpret programs and placements to parents assist with district state and federal record reviews and will monitor the districts compliance with rules and regulations.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees are expected to:

Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work.
Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.
Engage in civility respect and professionalism.
Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA) and the State Board of Education Rules.
Assists schools with staffing procedures; reviews and monitors ESE records; assists with
Department of Education audits.
Assists with the implementation of district policies and procedures for students with disabilities.
Coordinates with Exceptional Student Education (ESE) personnel to improve refine and develop
staffing procedures in accordance with federal and state laws.
Facilitates meetings with parents agencies and school personnel to address the identification
and placement of students with disabilities.
Arbitrates in school-level staffing when necessary.
Reviews and monitors ESE records and assists in required Department of Education audits.
Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as
determined by the needs of the district.

Other information:
Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written
form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects
and uses appropriate communication methods.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and
apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays
understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making
process. Makes timely decisions.

Project Management: Develops project plans coordinates projects. Communicates changes and
progress. Completes projects on time and on budget. Manages project team activities.

Planning & Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for
additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an
organized manner.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and
does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion national origin marital status sexual
orientation gender preference political beliefs social/family background disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection retention and promotion procedures to certain veterans and
spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.


Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in ESE classroom teaching
with two (2) years of related management or supervisory experience required. Educational
Leadership experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Florida Professional Educator Certificate: Exceptional
Student Education.

Language Skills: Reads analyzes and interprets all kinds of documents. Responds to inquiries or
complaints from employees regulatory agencies or community. Writes speeches and effectively
presents to managers the public and school board.

Mathematical Skills: Works with math concepts such as probability and statistical inference and
fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Applies concepts such as fractions percentages
ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written oral or diagram form. Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in
standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Activities: Standing walking sitting handling keyboarding talking and hearing.

Lifting Demands: Up to 10 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3 moderate.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires traveling to various school sites work locations and/or
community organizations throughout the district.