Teacher - ESE - Program Representative
Duval County Public Schools
Job Summary
Serves as liaison between exceptional student education department and schools providing direct services for students with disabilities. Provides support services and/or technical assistance to ensure appropriate placement and special education services. Provides input in specific exceptional student categories for proper identification and needed assessments. Assists in developing training modules, program planning, implementation of curriculum, and progress monitoring to measure student progress.
Exceptional Student Education Positions
As a district, we have a variety of ESE positions that have varying qualifications. Below, you will find our most common school-based ESE positions. To review the full job description for these and any position, we encourage you to visit our Job Description Directory at the following link: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/29275
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in exceptional student education. Experience in gifted exceptional education preferred.
Certifications & Licenses: Florida Department of Education certification in Exceptional Student Education.
The minimum qualifications for the remaining school-based ESE positions are listed in the chart below.
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ESE Position |
Experience |
Certifications & Licenses |
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ESE Certified Behavior Analyst |
Three (3) years successful teaching or work experience with students on the autism spectrum and/or students with behaviorally complex needs. Experience with special education and related services for students with disabilities. |
Board certification as a Behavior Analyst AND Florida Department of Education teaching certification in at least one (1) area of Exceptional Student Education, Guidance and Counseling or School Psychology. Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement preferred. |
|
ESE Intervention Representative |
Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience in exceptional student education or a combination of exceptional/regular education teaching experience. Background in behavior management techniques is strongly recommended.
|
Florida Department of Education certification in at least one (1) area of Exceptional Student Education, Administration/Supervision or Educational Leadership. |
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ESE Lead |
Three (3) years experience working with students with disabilities |
Must be eligible for Florida Department of Education Certification in appropriate subject area. |
|
ESE Site Coach |
Three (3) years experience working with students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities/Autism. |
Certification in at least one area of exceptional student education (for Autism positions, Autism certification or endorsement required) and one area of a core content area or K-6 Certification. |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Working knowledge of exceptional student education
· Knowledge of federal, state and district legislation, policies specifically related to exceptional student education operations
· Knowledge of current trends and best practices in exceptional student education
· Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
· Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
· Strong time management skills
· Strong creative problem solving skills
· Ability to develop and revise district procedures for exceptional student programs
· Ability to develop and implement in-service training for teachers, therapists, and other staff
· Ability to manage multiple tasks
· Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
· Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, principals, and parents
· Ability to propose strategies and activities to address student academic, behavioral, and social needs