Director of Exceptional Student Education

Director of Exceptional Student Education St. Lucie Public Schools - 3.0 Port Saint Lucie, FL Job Details Full-time $112,308 - $163,396 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications Teaching Certification Master's degree Classroom experience Leadership Special Education Certification Teaching Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Director of Exceptional Student Education St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to be an A-rated destination district, celebrating an outstanding 94.5% graduation rate. Ranked among the top districts in Florida, SLPS continues to excel with no failing schools and strong, consistent academic performance. As one of St. Lucie County's Best Places to Work, our district remains committed to providing safe, caring, and engaging learning environments where every student is empowered with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to succeed. Located on Florida's beautiful, sunny east coast, SLPS offers an inspiring and supportive community for both students and staff—making it a truly exceptional place to learn, grow, and work. •Visit our District webpage to apply at www.stlucieschools.org Click to view current job openings Select an Assignment Click "Search For Posted Positions" Click in the box of the "Apply" field for each position of interest Click "View details of selected position" for salary and job description information Click "Apply for Selected Position(s)" If you are a new applicant, please create a "New" profile. If you are a current employee or have applied with us before, please login to the account you created when first applying to the district. If you have questions regarding your login information, please call (772) 429-7500. Complete "ALL" incomplete sections Click "Submit to HR"

Length of Work:

12 Months

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

Master's degree with certification in Administration and Supervision or Educational Leadership. 2. Certification in an area of Exceptional Student Education. 3. Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in the area of Exceptional Student Education. 4. Ability to perform the functions of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Develops and implements a total sequential program including curriculum to service all exceptional children in the school district. 2. Works closely with Student Services Department in developing evaluation procedures for exceptional education students. 3. Develops criteria for instructional activities and authorizes student placement into Exceptional Student Education. 4. Provides for inservice training and professional growth of all instructional personnel and support staff in the program in cooperation with the Professional Development administrator. 5. Procures materials and equipment for the program, develops and assists in administering budgets, and projects and develops FTE needs. 6. Coordinates services of ancillary agencies and attends conferences relative to exceptional education students. 7. Interviews candidates and assists the principals in securing faculty and staff members. 8. Writes district procedures for providing special programs for exceptional students and provides for record keeping for all students within the program. 9. Performs duties as required in the current revision of "District Special Programs and Procedures Document for Exceptional Student Education." 10. Assists the schools in preparation of the exceptional education portion of their budgets and FTE reports. 11. Supervises assigned personnel, conducts annual performance appraisals and makes recommendations for appropriate employment action. 12. Provides guidance for appropriate record keeping for federal projects, audit reports, and compliance with state and federal regulations. 13. Represents the district at appropriate conferences and workshops. 14. Ensures all exceptional education students receive an appropriate education and their parents/guardians have been informed of the student's recommended educational placement and procedural safeguards. 15. Coordinates and monitors all ESE cooperative agreements and vendor contracts. 16. Supervises discretionary projects such as FDLRS and SEDNET, and ensures fiscal responsibility with grant funds. 17. Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents legally required by the FLDOE and local School Board. 18. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Executive Director of Student Services and Exceptional Student Education may assign.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CLASS

Sedentary Light (SL) - Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing 10 pounds or less. Infrequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 11-20 pounds. Occasional walking and/or standing may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$112,308.00 - $163,396.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

ESE teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Exceptional Student Education Florida teaching certificate (Required) Administration and Supervision or Ed Leadership certificate (Required)

Work Location:

In person