ESE Specialist

Overview

Major Function:
This employee works directly with teachers, administrators, students and parents in coordinating the delivery of exceptional student programs. Provides technical assistance to ensure a continuum of service options. Complete any other duties as assigned by Director.

• Development of Individual Education Plans and holding meetings with parents/students/school personnel.
• Work with students on the jobsites with communication support
• Display knowledge of current trends and research in exceptional student education with emphasis on rules, regulations, policies, litigation, and procedures on a federal, state or local level affecting exceptional students.
• Meet with school-based personnel to interpret changing district, state and federal mandates.
• Assure that parents have been informed of the student’s eligibility for exceptional student education and their due process rights.
• Respond to inquiries from parents, employees, and the district in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Use effective communication strategies to interact with a variety of audiences.
• Plan and provide school-based in-service trainings for employees related to ESE matters.
• Demonstrate initiative and a proactive orientation to recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems.
• Assist administrators and school personnel with FTE and matrix data.
• Actively participate in school-based meetings
• Conduct any other assigned duties as directed by Director. These may include lunch duty, FSAA/FSA testing, MTSS support, interviews, tours and assisting with the review of new student applications.
• Assist with and oversee RtI process within the MTSS framework.
• Assist with development and oversee implementation of FBA/PBIP.
• Initiate and monitor the completion of the three-year reevaluation process (as necessary).
• Interpret programs and placements to parents.
• Ensure the school compliance with ESE rules and regulations.
• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ESE department including work assignments to personnel and monitoring the quality of the work accomplished
• Serve as a liaison between the school and community agencies related to ESE support (VR, Transition Programs, etc.).
• Communicate effectively with the district LEA.
• Participate in the annual evaluation of the ESE Assistant.

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

• Certification in Exceptional Student Education
• Three years’ experience in working with ESE students
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution