Program Representative, Admissions & Placement

Employer: Duval County Public Schools
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Hours: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Organization Type: College / University

About the Role

Serves as liaison between the 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance on the computerized IEP/EP program and IEP/EP development and compliance.
• Communicates with school personnel and administrators regarding appropriate instructional strategies and student performance data.
• Visits schools to observe the teaching/learning process and provides support and/or technical assistance.
• Assists in development/revision of district procedures for exceptional student programs; development of program curriculum; and development of needs assessments.
• Develops and implements in-service training for teachers, therapists, and other staff.
• Provides information and recommendations regarding instructional materials, equipment, and curriculum.
• Assists with staffing students who are eligible to receive services under Gifted Plan B.
• Provides information, direction, clarification, and assistance to individual parents and school staff in arranging gifted services.
• Analyzes data representative of subgroups to monitor problematic areas (such as over-representation) and lack of academic performance, recommending strategies to address such areas.
• Develops and maintains appropriate program records, data, and reports.
• Assists in design, development, implementation, and evaluation of facilities, programs, and service delivery.
• Serves as liaison with parent organizations and committee agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s degree preferred).
• Three (3) years of experience in exceptional student education (experience in gifted exceptional education preferred).
• Florida Department of Education certification in Exceptional Student Education.

Skills

• Working knowledge of exceptional student education.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and district legislation and policies 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.