ESE Specialist- Advantage Academy of Hillsborough bei Advantage Academy of Hillsborough
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough · Plant City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Role: Shape Young Minds!
As a key member of our faculty, you'll report directly to the Administration and play a crucial role in creating an exceptional educational experience. You'll be responsible for cultivating an effective classroom that promotes high student achievement and fosters a climate of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry. You'll design and deliver grade-level appropriate learning experiences that captivate students through active learning, hands-on application, and rich discussions. Utilizing both formal and informal assessment strategies, you'll maximize student achievement, modify instructional approaches as needed, and collect data for continuous improvement.
You'll collaborate closely with a supportive team to develop shared lesson plans, establish measurable goals for student achievement, and contribute to a positive school culture. You'll also actively participate in professional learning communities and attend development opportunities to continually enhance your skills. Instilling a strong independent and collaborative work ethic in your students will be key, preparing them for future success. You'll maintain accurate digital gradebooks and communicate regularly with parents, fostering strong home-school connections regarding student progress.
Ensuring a safe and organized environment is also a critical part of this role. You'll take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities, and assist administration in implementing school policies. This includes maintaining order in the classroom and overseeing paraprofessionals and volunteers when applicable. You'll continuously strive to improve your professional competence by attending meetings and serving on staff committees as required. Maintaining accurate records and adhering to all required educational plans and school policies will also be essential
Qualifications:
- Valid Florida certification in Exceptional Student Education (K-12) and Educational Leadership (preferred)
- Minimum of three years’ experience in Special Education
- Advanced training and experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) implementation.
- Knowledgeable in Federal/State Special Education laws and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the Exceptional Student Education Staffing Process
- Participates as a member of IEP teams to provide information and support regarding programs and services available to students. Prepares written reports of findings when appropriate; may serve as Local Educational Agency (LEA) designee (Hillsborough).
- Provides consultation to Special Education teachers, administration, staff, specialists, parents, and general education teachers regarding the implementation of IEP supports and services.
- Liaison between School Districts to ensure appropriate placement of and educational services for special needs students.
- Monitors appropriate IEP development by ESE teachers in accordance with District and State requirements and compliance reviews.
- Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and district regulations and procedures in regards to students with special needs.
- Evaluates and recommends improvement in the implementation of the special education instructional program, as well as related services.
- Informs schools when IEP/s or 504’s need to be reviewed at least three weeks ahead of the expiration date to allow time to set up parent meetings.
- Legal Compliance
- Ensuring that parents of exceptional education students are afforded their due process procedural safeguards in providing the delivery of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) to their children.
- Ensuring that a continuum of options is available and considered when recommending educational placements.
- Monitoring exceptional student education services, provided by schools, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Technical Assistance
- Assisting ESE personnel regarding Individual Education Plans (T/IEPs), assessment and matrix issues.
- Monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Working with school staff and student services personnel to resolve differing concerns regarding the unique educational needs of each student.
- Providing school ESE and administrative staff with updated information.
- Ensure effective articulation/matriculation from elementary to secondary programs for students with disabilities.
- Monitors compliance of ESE files, including ESE teacher logs and schedules.
- Screen Tier 3 referrals for eligibility; recommend placement and adjusts caseloads, as needed.
- Staff Development
- Assist with training of new ESE teachers, student services personnel, guidance staff and school administrators responsible for aspects of ESE implementation.
- Deliver school-based training on issues relative to ESE such as reevaluations, temporary placements, transfers, data entry and other issues as requested.
- Coaching school-based ESE and administrative staff on best practices and procedures.
- Public Relations
- Providing information to parents, schools, and agencies on provision of services to students and their families.
- Collaborating with parents and staff to problem solve issues and complaints regarding services and programs to ESE students.
- Communicates effectively with students, staff, parents, and community.
- Mediates and facilitates effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion.
- Other Duties
- Review and advise regarding contractual arrangements with therapists, consultants, and other providers.
- Continuing professional growth through participation in educational conferences and other staff development activities.
- Ensure that Principals distribute accommodation sheets to teachers.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the CAO, EVP or Executive Area Director.
