Specialist, Program - District Support/ESE

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MANATEE COUNTY

Local Title: SPECIALIST, PROGRAM – DISTRICT SUPPORT/

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

State Title: Program Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB GOAL:

To serve as educational support between School District of Manatee County and Manatee charter school programs for students with disabilities, students at-risk, their families and community agencies in order to promote student success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.

• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience, with a focus on supporting ESE students.

• Valid Florida Teaching Certificate; ESE Certification.

• Prior experience in monitoring or oversight in managing program preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of current trends, research and best practices related to assignment. Knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations and policies as they relate to charter schools and virtual programs. Knowledge of Exceptional Student Education programs and services as outlined in statutes and IDEA guidelines; knowledge and understanding of FEFP funding and budget process. Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences. Ability to use basic computer hardware and software related to assigned responsibilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, general public, government agencies, as well as charter school and virtual program personnel.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Exceptional Student Education

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and monitor initial or placement to assure that all necessary documentation is in place prior to a student being staffed and/or identified for Exceptional Student Education services.

• Act as designee for the Director of Exceptional Student Education to serve as LEA representative for the site-based staffing at charter schools and for virtual programs.

• Assist in the coordination of articulation for students returning to the district from charter school programs, and virtual programs.

• Ensure that parents receive parent information related to parental safeguards, ESE programs and community agencies.

• Work with the site administrator to assess the training needs of staff and to provide training to meet those needs relative to charter schools and virtual programs.

• Provide consultation services to ESE students.

• Assist charter school and virtual programs with Focus and other district online systems requiring User Agreements and User Profiles.

• Negotiate initial and renewal contacts with charter schools and virtual programs.

• As necessary and appropriate, provide support, assistance, and information to charter schools, and virtual programs.

• Keep up to date on legislative changes and guidelines for charter schools and virtual programs.

• Participate in FTE review process, as necessary and appropriate.

• Assist in the development of District policies and procedures related to charter schools and virtual programs.

• Serve as a community resource for information related to charter schools and virtual programs.

• Provide School Improvement technical assistance to charter schools and virtual programs.

• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.

• Serve on district, state or community councils or committees as assigned or as appropriate or requested.

• Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.

• Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records related to area of assignment.

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action.

• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

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.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Board approved:

06/25/2007

Revised:

01/27/2015

06/12/208

05/20/2025

SALARY SCHEDULE: SAMP

PAY GRADE: D10

SHORT TITLE: ESE142

STATE JOB CODE: 63101

Pay Scale

Approved Budget Annual Salary Range : : $62,533 - $69,071