INST SUPV EXCEPT STUDENT_PRE K - ESE(1961400)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Monday, January 6, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 21 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular      position and worksite?
3.  If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the   department or school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $81,487.00 

Salary Max:  $150,211.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Recommends policies for the development and improvement of educational and support services for students determined eligible for specialized services and supports.   Analyses and monitors programs for compliance with local, state and federal requirements.  Responsible for monitoring ESE Programs in the areas of Specific Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.            Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs for students with disabilities.

2.            Provides technical assistance to the regions, school sites, and other departments regarding programs for students with disabilities.  Compiles and analyzes FTE data to assist with this task and with the distribution of program sites for students with disabilities. 

3.            Supervises, develops, and implements procedures for ensuring that information relevant to policy and compliance of local, federal, and state legislation/mandates on the education of students with disabilities is disseminated to school site and district personnel.

4.            Develops and facilitates the review of programs for students with disabilities.  Attends Individual Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings, as needed, at region and district levels.

5.            Ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and monitors compliance of programs for students with disabilities.

6.            Coordinates training for school personnel of the Student Progression Plan and Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students with regards to grading, retention, promotion, graduation, and programmatic needs of students in programs for students with disabilities.

7.           Collects student performance data for students with disabilities and assists school personnel with the selection of supplementary research-based curriculum targeting student achievement.

8.            Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.            Master’s degree in education or related field with certification in one or more areas of exceptional student education.                                                                       

2.            Certification in administration/supervision, or submitted documentation of an approved plan to achieve such certification within two (2) years.

3.            Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in an exceptional student education program.

4.            Demonstrated leadership and planning ability.

5.            Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!