61026 Diagnostic Specialist (ESE Staffing Specialist Lower Keys)

Position Type:
Exceptional Student Education/Diagnostic Specialist

Date Posted:
9/12/2024

Location:
Exceptional Student EducationThe Diagnostic Specialist plays a crucial role in identifying and assessing the educational needs of students with exceptionalities. This position involves conducting comprehensive evaluations to determine eligibility for ESE services, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and providing recommendations to support the academic and developmental progress of students. Full Job Description.

Office Location: Horace O' Bryant Elementary/Middle School
Address: 1105 Leon Street, Key West, FL 33040
School Year: 2024-2025
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in our Initial Instructional Salary Level Placement Guide 2024-2025.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2024 Employee Benefits Guide, with insurance rates conveniently listed on page 11.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in any Exceptional Education field or School Psychologist is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.

How to Become FL Certified in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12):

Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired professional educator certificate from another state in the relevant subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.

Special Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: Special Education, Mild and Moderate Needs, Teacher of the Handicapped, Varying Exceptionalities, Behavioral Disorders, BD/LD, Emotionally Conflicted, Emotionally Disturbed, Emotionally Handicapped, Socially and Emotionally Maladjusted, Educable Mentally Retarded, Children with Retarded Mental Development (CRMD), Intellectual Disabilities, Mentally Handicapped, Mentally Impaired, Mental Retardation, Profoundly Mentally Retarded, Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded, Trainable Mentally Retarded, Learning Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Motor Disabilities, Orthopedically Handicapped, Physically Handicapped, & Physically Impaired.

Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in ESE K-12 is required. Visit the testing website http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp for further details. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don't succeed, you may retest every 30 days.