Program Representative, ESE Admissions & Placement na Duval County Public Schools

Job Summary

Serves as liaison between Exceptional Education and designated schools to implement procedures for identification of students in need of special education and related services. Assists with planning and implementation of Multidisciplinary Team recommendations, quality control, required report data gathering, and training activities.

Essential Functions

1. Participates in Multidisciplinary Team for referral, eligibility, Individual Education Plans, and placement activities according to district, state and federal guidelines.

2.Assists school personnel in interpretation of State Board of Education Rules for identification of students eligible for special education and related services, interpretation of evaluation data, and identification of alternative strategies and programs for students.

3.Maintains communication with parents and appropriate school and district staff in

facilitating admissions and placement of exceptional students.

4. Maintains and submits records and data according to designated timelines and

district procedures.

5. Reviews placement recommendations of evaluators and Multidisciplinary Teams,

apprising the Supervisor of Exceptional Education/ Admissions Student Services of

matters requiring attention.

6. Assists in preparation of required district, state federal documents and projects.

7. Maintains communication with other staff to facilitate appropriate follow-through

regarding interventions involving Multidisciplinary Team activity.

8. Assists in organization and implementation of summer session Multidisciplinary

Team and admissions planning activities.

9. Aids in development of training and information products. Provides technical 

assistance and in-service training to school personnel on appropriate implementation of procedures for identification and placement of exceptional students

10. Maintains communication with the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources

System and community agencies to facilitate follow-through with specific cases.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years successful experience in working with special needs students. Teaching experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Certification in Exceptional Student Education, Psychology, Counseling, or other field related to Exceptional Student Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

· 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 support schools in exceptional education eligibility determinations

· Ability to prepare reports