ESE Specialist

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

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ESE Specialist

The ESE Specialist monitors and ensures compliance with all criteria, policies and procedures related to Exceptional Student Education. The individual in this position will provide staff development and assist with compliance training in the assigned area.

• Monitors and ensures compliance of all federal, state and district requirements for completing initial, annual, dismissal, and manifestation determination meetings for students with disabilities and students who are gifted
• Provides oversight and support for completion of manifestation meetings
• Provide staff development to address procedures for scheduling and facilitating IEP annual reviews and re-evaluation meetings including the assigned program area
• Provides staff development and guidance to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is provided
• Monitors and ensures compliance using the state indicators outlined in the LEA (Local Education Agency) Profile provided annually by FDOE
• Implements and monitors district improvement plans
• Participates in staff development and implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Students with Disabilities
• Provides staff development as outlined in on the Polk County’s Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (P&P)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Exceptional Student Education and/or designee
• Ensures district compliance by documenting an explanation of instructional program, graduation and promotion requirements, transition requirements and due process to parents for students with disabilities
• Coordinates specialized trainings or meetings required for assigned programs

Performs any other duties as assigned.

Master's degree in education with certification in Exceptional Student Education, Educational Leadership or other related field preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years in Exceptional Student Education

Knowledge of the federal, state and local laws and procedures for providing services to students in Exceptional Student Education

Ability to work with parents and all school personnel

• Demonstrates knowledge of interpretation of programs and placements for students with disabilities with an understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (