ESE School Support Specialist-RECS Renaissance Elementary Charter School

• Support school special programs and services within their designated region to meet student needs in the areas of ESE and 504.
• Remain informed of changes to ESE/504 federal and state laws to support school level compliance.
• Provide monitoring to ensure that required meetings, evaluations and reevaluations are conducted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitor ESE/504 paperwork for accuracy and timeliness, according to regulations.
• Use resources and materials to support staff in the accomplishment of ESE/504 goals.
• Provide coaching and professional development within their designated region to build the capacity of school-based teams. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities
• Developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers
• Data-driven instructional decision making to improve special education student outcomes
• Scheduling of ESE students to ensure fiscal responsibility when allocating resources based on student needs
• Inclusionary best practices
• Implementing a continuum of ESE services
• Maintain communication with school personnel within their designated region to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Support schools in their efforts to maintain accurate and compliant ESE/504 data and support state data reporting requirements.
• Monitor appropriate transition plans for ESE eligible students of transition age.
• Support schools in the development of community partnerships to support student transition.
• Plan and conduct appointments with ESE/504 staff as needed.
• Consult/train school staff in areas related to student eligibility, placement and provision of services, and quality Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Education Plan (EP) development.
• Collaborate with ESE teachers to monitor student progress and compliance (including student compliance issues, withdrawals, progress monitoring, etc.).
• Collaborate with school staff to develop local processes and procedures to align with state and district policies related to ESE/504.
• Participate in locally sponsored professional development opportunities to maintain familiarity with district policies.
• Support schools in responding to formal complaints.
• Review staffing requests from the schools in the areas of ESE/504 and make recommendations for staff/contracted provider allocations to CSUSA's Senior Director of Special Education and Mental Health Compliance.
• Serve as liaison to facilitate effective communication among ESE/504 staff, students, parents, and school leaders.
• Assist with management of clinical services contracts.
• Provide support with the Florida charter application and renewal process.
• Maintain communication with CSUSA's Special Education Team regarding ESE/504 matters impacting their designated region.
• Maintain collaborative relationship with CSUSA's Florida State Team and National Team.
• Travel to assigned CSUSA school sites as required.
• Assist CSUSA's Special Education Team in the research, planning and implementation of a variety of tasks/projects.
• Collaborate with CSUSA's Special Education Team to support new schools.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Advanced knowledge of special education federal and state laws.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate project management skills and an ability to work independently.
• Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while maintaining flexibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, parents and the community. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office 365 (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of successful virtual course/webinar implementation.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates high level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Consistently strives to implement best practices.

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred or commensurate experience, preferred.
• Experience leading staff of Special Education teachers.
• Certified in ESE in the state of Florida.
• Experience as a team lead, preferably leading ESE staff.
• Experience with developing Educational Plans (EPs) for gifted eligible students, preferred.
• Experience with developing Section 504 plans, preferred.
• Experience in responding to formal complaints, mediation/resolution meetings and due process proceedings.
• Work experience across multiple Florida districts, preferred.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Command of grades/subject specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• 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.

• Usual schools working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

• Salary and benefits shall be consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by Charter Schools USA.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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