Spec, Staffing

Specialist, 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 district's compliance with rules and regulations. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS:
All district employees are expected to:
Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. Support the district's 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.