Director of Exceptional Student Education

PCN 93363020DE

Calendar 251/Hrs 8

Paygrade A3 - $59.60/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost! If an eligible employee does not need medical coverage, CCPS has a paid benefit opt-out option.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years leadership experience support Students with Disabilities
• Meet Florida certification requirements in administration and supervision or educational leadership
• Florida Certification in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
• School Principal Certification

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendentmay find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Ensures adherence to federal and state regulations regarding the provision of services to students with disabilities.
2. Develops procedures and criteria for exceptional student programs.
3. Monitors student eligibility for exceptional student education programs.
4. Oversees and facilitates the provision of Exceptional Student Education programs, facilities, curricula, learning activities, materials and supplies, support services, and teaching practices.
5. Coordinates with school leaders to ensure adequate support of all Students with Disabilities within any school-wide plans.
6. Analyzes student assessment information for program improvement initiatives.
7. Supervises specially-designed curriculum and instruction programs consistent with State Statutes and Board policies.
8. Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional students.
9. Oversees compliance with student placement requirements, and due process rights.
10. Coordinate legal services with the School Board and exceptional student education attorneys.
11. Informs the school principal of student eligibility for exceptional student programs.
12. Develops procedures for maintenance of individual educational records of students enrolled in exceptional student programs.
13. Monitors staffing, Individual Education Plans (IEP), annual (IEP) reviews, and reassignment staffing.
14. Monitors the implementation of state requirements and initiatives.
15. Submits, administers, and evaluates federal grants for exceptional student education programs.
16. Assists in developing plans for physical plant facilities and makes recommendations for design, furnishings, and equipment space for exceptional students.
17. Assists in developing the District Strategic Plan. Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional students.
18. Prepares and submits data, reports, and other items to the Florida Department of Education as appropriate.
19. Develops and monitors contractual agreements with related service providers and other staff as appropriate.
20. Supervises Florida Diagnostics Learning Resource System (FDLRS) personnel for the provision of professional development and Child Find activities.
21. Serves on district and community boards and committees which provides services for regular and exceptional students.
22. Prepares and monitors budgets and administers departmental budget, including materials and equipment.
23. Coordinates FTE and Handicapped counts for Exceptional Student Education programs.
24. Assists in the allocation of Exceptional Student Education staff and in monitoring the district staffing formula.
25. Acquires and coordinates supplementary materials, curricula, and services for regular and exceptional students and staff.
26. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and placement of instructional staff and support services staff for Exceptional Student Education.
27. Attends School Board meetings and prepares reports and presentations as required.
28. Assigns Exceptional Student Education personnel to the Suspension/ Expulsion Review Team and monitors the impact of recommendations on students with disabilities.
29. Reports regularly to the Superintendent on any developments or situations with the district requiring the superintendent's awareness or action.
30. Performs other job-related functions as assigned.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16991

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. CCPS CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 295.07.