Job Title: Compliance Resource Teacher
| Reports to: | Supervisor, Student Support Program and Services |
| Job Group: | Instructional |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 1731 |
| Salary Schedule: | INST |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for the compliance of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Section 504 procedures and for the provision of technical assistance as the designee of the Director of Student Support Programs and Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Consult with school personnel in the delivery and analysis of diagnostic assessments for determining the English language proficiency levels of students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Oversee the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Staffing process through regularly scheduled visits to school campuses.
- Maintain current and accurate student records for compliance.
- Review cases in preparation for determining eligibility status for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services.
- Collaborate with school personnel in determining the eligibility of ESE and English Language Learner (ELL) cases referred for staffing.
- Support ESE and ELL data collection and reporting in collaboration with administrators and data entry operators.
- Oversee ESE transfer process for out-of-county and out-of-state students.
- Assist ESE personnel regarding Transition/Individual Education Plans (T/IEPs), assessment and matrix issues, ELL documents, and Section 504 plans.
- Deliver school based and or/district training on issues relative to ESE and ESOL such as reevaluations, transfers, data entry and other issues as requested.
- Provide information to parents, schools, and agencies on ESE, ESOL and Section 504 criteria and procedures to ensure that parents of ESE, ESOL and Section 504 students are afforded their due process procedural safeguards in providing the delivery of a free, appropriate public education (FAPE).
- Coordinate and collaborate with school and district personnel in the reporting of ESE, ELL and Section 504 data to local, state, federal and related educational agencies.
- Consult with administrators, data entry operators and registrars in maintaining and monitoring ESE, ELL and Section 504 student records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of related federal, state, and local rules, regulations, statutes, and policies.
- Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision making.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills with students, families, school-based staff, staff on provision of services to students and families
- Utilize effective data-based problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with school personnel in scheduling and facilitating meetings related to ESE, ESOL and Section 504
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
- Ability to plan and manage projects including collaboration, coordination, and facilitation of work groups.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media.
- Knowledge of and experience with personal computers and programs, such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and databases.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of three years of experience in the area of assignment
- Experience working with ESE, ESOL, and/or Section 504
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in an Exceptional Student Education area
- Minimum of 60 hours ESOL coursework or agreement to complete within designated time frame
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
