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Bachelors degree in education; Masters degree preferred.
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Three (3) years of Highly Effective/Effective experience in teaching and/or working in ESE.
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Valid Florida teaching certificate in Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
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Proven experience successfully managing business/department functions and staff preferred.
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Industry certification preferred.
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Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
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Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
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Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
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Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
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Ability to perform physical intervention techniques if necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
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Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a timely and professional manner.
Revised: 1/26/21
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Provide direct instructional and behavioral assistance/support to the teachers and assistants of the ESE team.
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Evaluate and report on functional behavior assessments for students currently receiving ESE services.
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Provide guidance to Individual Educational Plan (IEP) teams in writing positive behavior interventions plans (PBIPs) and functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
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Collaborate with teachers to design and implement individual behavior systems for students currently receiving ESE services.
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Design and/or provide staff development to teachers and/or assistants of exceptional education students related to behavioral interventions strategies and/or techniques.
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Provide support with data collection/analysis and assist with behavioral observations for students currently receiving ESE services; write follow-up reports related to student behavior.
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Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
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Assist general education teachers/staff regarding modifications, accommodations, and instructional and behavioral techniques to ensure academic and behavioral success for students currently receiving ESE services.
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Collaborate with teachers to create schedules that ensure implementation of social skills instruction to meet the needs of the students.
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Support faculty and staff in short-term crisis management for students when their behavior is a danger to self, others, or property.
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Collaborate with faculty/staff to facilitate inclusion of students with disabilities and serve as parent/school/community liaison and ESE student advocate.
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Attend monthly behavior specialist meetings.
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Maintain current certification in de-escalation and appropriate physical intervention techniques using Board-recommended programs.
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Provide guidance/consultative support to general education teachers/staff regarding modifications, accommodations, and instructional and behavioral techniques for students not currently receiving ESE services.
Revised: 1/26/21
Applicants holding a valid Florida teaching certificate may be considered for instructional positions outside of their current certification area via an 'out-of-field' agreement. If you are interested in exploring eligibility for a different subject area, please contact Human Resources at 239-337-8197.
