Special Education Lead Coordinator

GREATHEARTS ARIZONA

. Oversee caseload distribution discussions and make final decisions regarding student assignments to ESSCs' caseloads .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeApache Junction • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $55,360 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the special education process, including compliance with state and federal timelines, and possesses strong leadership and mentoring skills to effectively guide and support ESS team members. Proficient in managing IEP meetings and collaborating with general education teachers to ensure successful student outcomes.

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Special Education Coordinator ExperienceArizona Special Education Teaching CertificateIEP Development and ManagementLeadership and Mentoring SkillsSpecial Education Evaluation Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

IEP WritingSpecial Education ComplianceData Review and AnalysisClassroom ObservationStudent Information Systems

Soft Skills

Emotional IntelligenceCollaborationConflict ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceIEP Writing Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate

Industry Keywords

Special Education ProcessIEP MeetingsGreat Hearts SchoolFederal Compliance RequirementsStudent Study Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee caseload distribution discussions and make final decisions regarding student assignments to ESSCs' caseloads
Ensure transfer procedures for incoming students are complete
Coordinate, facilitate, and execute initial and triennial Review of Existing Data and Review of Additional Data meetings
Conduct classroom observations and gather data on students referred by the student study team
Facilitate transition of parent relationships to assigned ESSCs from initial evaluation to IEP development
Coordinate, facilitate, and execute annual IEP meetings for students on the caseload
Observe general education teachers' implementation of student IEPs
Manage related service provider relationships, including orientations, evaluations, meetings, services, invoices, and IEP progress reports
Serve as academy lead of the ESS team and support team members in completing individual and shared responsibilities
Assist the Phoenix Home Office in training ESSCs on special education pedagogy
Partner with the headmaster to communicate ESS Lead and ESSC roles to the community
Attend initial IEP meetings led by ESSCs and provide guidance and feedback
Review ESSC-written IEPs and evaluation reports for accuracy
Model and guide ESSCs in partnering with general education teachers
Partner with the headmaster to provide written and oral evaluations to ESSCs
Update special education program information in the school information system
Lead the ESS team in completing end-of-year responsibilities and preparing rollover to the next year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 3 years experience as a special education coordinator
Experience as special education (ESS) coordinator in Great Hearts school preferred
Experience with special education evaluation process preferred
Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate (AZ Mild to Moderate or K-12 Cross-Categorical)
Extensive knowledge of special education process, including state and federal timelines and compliance requirements
Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skill/experience
High level of emotional intelligence
Humility and skill with collaboration between multiple teams
Conflict resolution and mediation
Strong verbal and written communication skill
Experience and speed with multiple platforms and computer programs (Student Information Systems, IEP writing programs, MS Office Suite, Google)
US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates
Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
Ability to perform standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel locally for training and professional development opportunities may be required
Professional development opportunities