Specialist, EE​/SS Early Childhood

Starting Date: Immediately

The staff member who holds this position will serve as a liaison with Early Steps and will write individual education plans and participate in Eligibility Determination meetings for children referred to our district, who are suspected of having a disability. This staff member will work with evaluators and admissions representatives to determine the appropriate educational services for the preschool aged children who come through our office.

• Participates in Multidisciplinary Team for referral, eligibility, Individual Education Plans, and placement activities according to district, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains communication with parents and appropriate district staff in facilitating admissions and placement of exceptional students.
• Reviews placement recommendations of evaluators and Multidisciplinary Teams and writes the Individual Education Plans.
• Assists in preparation of required district, state federal documents and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years successful elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Certifications & Licenses:
  Florida Department of Education Certification.

• Ability to create an effective Individual Education Plan.
• Working knowledge of students with special needs.
• Working knowledge of DCPS exceptional student education policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation, policies and standards regarding ESE.
• Knowledge of data management information systems.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills.
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills.
• Ability to plan and implement Multidisciplinary Team recommendations.
• Ability to maintain communication with parents and appropriate school and district staff in facilitating referral, eligibility, and reevaluation of students with exceptional needs.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to prepare reports.

Full-Time

$42,880 to $83,480 Per Year

• Tara Renbeck , Supervisor
• Email: renbeckt1