• Job Description

  Req#: R7375
  PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.

  Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities. We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.

  Job Posting End Date:

  Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

  05-21-2024

  Job Title:

  ESE Specialist FLVS Full Time (VI/DHH Preferred)

  Contract Type:

  Employee

  Annual Salary:

  $57,000.00 - $106,525.00

  (Support staff salary will be based on internal equity and experience)

  Location:

  FL - HOME OFFICE

  Job Description Summary:

  Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.
  
  FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

  The Position:

  Position General Summary:

  The Specialist, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) - FT assists the ESE District Manager - FT with staffing and transition support for students with disabilities, impairments, and/or students who are gifted/talented at Florida Virtual School Public Schools to maintain district compliance requirements. The Specialist, ESE – FT collaborates with families, schools, district staff, and external stakeholders concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs from pre-referral, placement, transition, graduation, and post-secondary needs. The Specialist, ESE - FT keeps abreast of state rules, legislation, and federal IDEA requirements surrounding ESE eligibility, Gifted and Talented Education, Section 504, and transition support. The Specialist, ESE - FT provides training to the schools and district in the identification of suspected disabilities and supporting the transition needs of ESE students and families to ensure successful outcomes.

  Essential Position Functions:

  • Serves as the point of contact for parents and staff to address evaluation referrals and requests for students with suspected disabilities or impairments and/or suspected giftedness

  • Meets regularly with Student Support Teams to assist with problem-solving for students

  • Compiles and review comprehensive data to determine eligibility and make appropriate placement decisions for students

  • Schedules, prepares, and facilitates initial eligibility determination meetings with all necessary stakeholders

  • Manages all initial eligibilities and staff students appropriately for ESE programs, Gifted programs, and Section 504

  • Ensures timelines are met for requesting parental consent, meeting notices, evaluation, and placement for ESE, Section 504, and Gifted

  • Maintains accurate and compliant records, documentation, and data entry for students in the SIS

  • Provides Prior Written Notice and Procedural Safeguards to parents to meet compliance requirements for ESE, Section 504, and Gifted

  • Utilizes the Florida DOE Portal to Exceptional Education Resources (PEER) program for ESE/IEP/EP/ 504 paperwork

  • Protects the privacy of student records per The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

  • Provides transition support for students who are transferring into/out of FLVS schools and/or transferring from one FLVS school to another

  • Provides employment, post-secondary education, and/or community agency support for students with disabilities or impairments and their families to prepare to exit the K-12 program

  • Provides technical assistance in the preparation of the Transition Individual Educational Plan (TIEP) to ensure district compliance

  • Collaborates with discretionary projects such as Vocation Rehabilitation, Project 10, etc.

  • Assists students and families with the process for applying for accommodations with third party organizations (ACT, College Board, AICE, etc.)

  • Collaborates/Consults with students, families, and other stakeholders to support student needs

  • Develops and facilitates trainings and maintains communication for parents, students, and staff related to transition services and support

  • Assists in the development of standard operating procedures for ESE policies and procedures

  • Continues professional growth through participation in educational conferences and other staff development activities

  • Stays abreast of all updates in ESE, 504, and Gifted state legislation and federal law to ensure student success and district compliance

  • Provides the highest level of customer service to students, families, and instructional staff

  • Models professional and ethical standards when working with students, parents, peers, districts, and community members

  • Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, school districts, and colleagues

  • Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others

  • All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

  (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

  Minimum Requirements:

  Education/Licensure/Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • Valid professional Florida certificate in Exceptional Student Education K-12, Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12, or Visually Impaired K-12

  • Valid professional Florida certificate in Gifted Education K-12, preferred

  Experience:

  • At least three years’ teaching experience in one or more areas of Exceptional Student Education

  • Virtual education experience, preferred

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's):

  • Knowledge of evaluation procedures, staffing, and ESE eligibility criteria, preferred

  • Knowledge of transition services and support for students with disabilities, preferred

  • Knowledge of MS Windows, MS Office, and Internet Explorer

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Possess qualities and skills to be a proactive, positive team player

  • Ability to work with and through people to establish goals, objectives, and action plans

  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and effective time management

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Exercises independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet responsibilities

  • Ability to function effectively in a high demand environment

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member

  • Ability to compile, review, categorize, prioritize, analyze, and interpret data and/or information

  CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  COMMUNICATION SKILLS

  Clearly and effectively conveys and/or presents information verbally; summarizes what was heard to mitigate miscommunication; Shares ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; Informs others involved in a project of new developments; Disseminates information to other employees, as appropriate; Effectively uses multiple channels to communicate important messages; Keeps supervisor well informed about progress and/or problems in a timely manner; Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing way for a variety of target audiences; The written message is consistently error-free; The written message has the desired effect on the target audience

  CUSTOMER FOCUS

  Prioritizes customers (internal and external) and their needs as primary and is dedicated to meeting their expectations; Develops and maintains customer relationships; builds credibility and trust; Quickly and effectively solves customer problems; Provides prompt, attentive service in a cheerful manner; adapts to changing information, conditions or challenges with a positive attitude; Incorporates customer feedback into delivery of service to provide the best experience possible for the customer; Actively promotes our organization in the community by serving as an ambassador or volunteer

  INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  Relates well with others; Treats others with respect; Shares views in a tactful way; Demonstrates diplomacy by approaching others about sensitive issues in non-threatening ways; Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others; Fosters an environment conducive to open, transparent communication among all levels and positions; Takes the initiative to get to know internal and external customers

  FUNCTIONAL /TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

  Has the skills, abilities, knowledge and experience to be successful in functional area of expertise; Dedicates time and energy to keeping abreast of the latest information related to area of expertise and technology; Picks up on technology quickly; Does well in technical courses and seminars; Produces high quality work in organized and timely fashion

  INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

  PEER RELATIONSHIPS

  Finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all; Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; Solves problems with peers with minimal “noise”; Is seen as a team player and is cooperative; Easily gains trust and support peers; Encourages collaboration; Is candid with peers

  CREATIVITY

  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; Easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; Tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions; Takes calculated risks; Is not afraid to try new things and potentially “fail fast”

  SELF KNOWLEDGE

  Seeks feedback; Gains insight from mistakes; Is open to constructive criticism; isn’t defensive; Proactively seeks to understand his/her strengths and areas for growth; applies information to best serve organization; Recognizes how his/her behavior impacts others and incorporates insight into future interactions

  PLANNING

  Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; Sets objectives and goals; Breaks down work into the process steps; Develops schedules and task/people assignments; Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; Measures performance against goals; Evaluates results

  ORGANIZING

  Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; Can attend to a broader range of activities as a result of organizing time efficiently; Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; Arranges information and files in a useful manner

  PROBLEM SOLVING

  Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Can see hidden problems; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers

  DRIVE FOR RESULTS

  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; Very bottom-line oriented; Steadfastly pushes self and others for results; Is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; Consistently seizes opportunities; Consistently exceeds goals

  Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

  • Frequency of travel: Occasional travel is required for meetings, trainings, and conferences; location may vary and may require overnight stays

  • Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

  (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

• About the company

  Florida Virtual School was founded in 1997 as the first statewide Internet-based public high school in the United States.

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