Exceptional Student Education Support Teacher - Northwest Florida State College

Job Description:

This is a 10-month position which will be paid over 12 months.

The Exceptional Student Education Support Teacher at the NWFSC Collegiate High School (CHS) is directly accountable to the Collegiate High School Assistant Principal for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Identify and place eligible students into appropriate education programs for exceptional students

• Provide support and assistance to the local educational agency representative in all ESE related meetings/conferences (initial eligibility/placement, review/development, dismissal)

• Reviewing referral and evaluation date

• Planning, scheduling, and conducting conferences with parents

• Provide follow-up work on committee recommendations

• Develops, reviews, and revises IEP and 504 documents

• Provide all documentation as required by the district

• Serves as a resource to students

• Small group testing

• Regular student check-ins and support

• Small group meetings/education

• Serve as resource to teachers

• Selection of appropriate instructional materials and equipment

• Effective instructional techniques for behavior management in ESE classrooms

• Small group testing

• Staff development

• Implementation of district procedures policy (pupil progression, discipline, etc.)

• Facilitate the inclusionary model for appropriate exceptional students

• Provide current and accurate records

• Child count data

• FTE projection and verification

• Case management status

• Serves as an advocate and positive representative in the community for the Collegiate High School mission and the students

• Participates in and complies with all mandatory and directed safety practices, drills, and trainings

• Completes assigned tasks and duties by due dates

• As a part of the college's risk management tool, completes annual mandatory compliance training

• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense.

• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense.

• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense.

• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual.

• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break.

• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication

• Holds a valid Florida Educator's Certificate with appropriate coverage or endorsement in an Exceptional Student Education

• Three (3) years of experience in a K-12 or college setting.

Additional Information:

Classification: Professional II

Location: Niceville Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled.

Application Instructions:

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

• NWFSC Application.

• Resume.

• A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

• After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate documents to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.