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Taylor County School Board ESE Staffing Specialist - POS# 016151131 in Perry, Florida
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING: Thursday, December 5, 2024, or until filled AT 12:00 NOONKnowledge of laws, rules and policies governing Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and students with disabilities. Knowledge of testing and measurement. Skill in the interpretation of academic and intellectual examinations. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of and ability to use student database systems. Ability to provide consultation and advice to parents, teachers and other school personnel on exceptional student education policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws. Ability to interact with a wide variety of persons, including students, parents, agency personnel and school personnel. Ability to maintain confidentiality.Job Goal:To facilitate Exceptional Student Education services, programs and processes for referral, eligibility, staffing, evaluation, and re-evaluation of students for special programs.Performance Responsibilities:Planning/Preparation1. Make short and longer-term plans, making schools aware of schedule.2. Assist with the preparation of alternative learning activities for special needs.3. Use test results to assist in planning strategies for ESE students that will enhance strengths in learning.Classroom Management4. Assist schools with scheduling and data entry of exceptional students.5. Assist the Coordinator of Exceptional Student Education in the implementation of ESE programs.6. Assist in writing special programs and procedures for exceptional students.7. Monitor the operation of ESE programs in the schools to ensure compliance and federal state and county laws and regulations.8. Use appropriate technology to enhance record keeping and quick retrieval of student information.Assessment/Evaluation9. Assist schools with annual review procedures.10. Interpret test results for teachers, parents, and other educational personnel.11. Assess student achievement by monitoring test scores, behavior patterns and observations.12. Monitor and assess mainstreaming effectiveness.Student Instructional Engagement13. Serve as the Districts local education agency representative for eligibility staffing, placements, change in programs, development of Individual EducationPlans (IEPs), annual reviews and dismissals.14. Assist with referrals from private schools and other agencies.15. Interpret and explain psycho-educational evaluations.16. Facilitate ESE programs and paperwork at schools.17. Provide technical support for teachers and other school personnel working with ESE students.18. Ensure that ESE students are placed in the least restrictive environment.Technology19. Use technology resources effectively.20. Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.21. Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with others.22. Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.23. Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact.24. Use technology to review student assessment data.25. Use technology for administrative tasks.Collaboration26. Participate in school child education team planning sessions.27. Serve as resource person to parents, school personnel and agencies.28. Mediate between school and parents.29. Facilitate meetings with school and child education teams.30. Provide consultation and diagnostics at alternative sites as needed.31. Serve as ESE representative on committees.32. Participate in meetings to discuss law changes, unique cases, and other relevant staffing needs.33. Serve as contact person for assigned program area.34. Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students families to increase student achievement.Professional Learning35. Participate in county-wide in-services.36. Assist in providing training for ESE and regular education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel.37. Attend state meetings as resources are available and share information with peers, teacher , and staff.38. Participate in data collection of teacher input on administrators performance assessment program.Professional Responsibilities39. Maintain an objective position as childs advocate.40. Document recommendations, implementation, and test results.41. Submit accurate reports in a timely manner and maintain all appropriate records.42. Maintain confidentiality of student records43. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships and communication with students, parents, school personnel and the community.44. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.Student Growth and Achievement45. Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.Physical Requirements:Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.7.5/10M