ESE Specialist

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success.

About the Role

As an ESE Specialist, you will support the school's instructional program by directing ESE Teachers and the school's ESE program for children with educational disabilities in accordance with state law and regulation as well as CSUSA curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison among Exceptional Student Education (ESE), regular education, and parents.
• Utilize resources from school(s), CSUSA, the district and the community.
• Facilitate effective communication and articulation between school(s) staff members.
• Schedule and conduct Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual Transition Plans (ITPs), Family Support Plans (FSPs), and Education Plans (EPs) for exceptional students in accordance with state requirements.
• Aid in the development and implementation of inclusive procedures for CSUSA schools.
• Implement of least Restrictive Environment Instruction for ESE students.
• Provide technical assistance to schools in identification, evaluation/placement, and/or IEP, ITP, FSP, or EP disputes.
• Provide assistance in problem-solving.
• Travel to assigned CSUSA school sites as required.
• Report FTE data to appropriate bodies.
• Make recommendations for procedural and/or program improvement based on data analysis.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship with district's ESE department.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Work and interact with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relate to individuals at all levels.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize wisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited educational institution preferred.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Certified in one area of Exceptional Education (two areas preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.