ESS Coordinator

Red Mesa District; Teec Nos Pos (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Mesa Unified District seeks an ESS Coordinator to oversee all aspects of the Special Education program across school sites, ensuring alignment with IDEA and Section 504. The role includes planning assessments, supporting IEPs, and providing staff training to ensure compliant, high-quality educational services for students with disabilities.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day ESS operations, coordinate with administrators, and maintain regulatory paperwork, while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Arizona teaching certification and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Special Education program across all school sites.
• Identify and plan assessments under IDEA and Section 504.
• Provide guidance and training to school staff on IEPs and accommodations.
• Maintain compliance with State and Federal Special Education requirements.
• Schedule and facilitate parent meetings and IEP-related activities.
• Prepare and manage ESS paperwork and reporting.

Skills

Special Education

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

IEP support

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Title: ESS Coordinator (Exceptional Student Services)

Salary Classification: Certified Salary

General Statement of Responsibilities: To oversee all aspects of the Special Education program at all school sites, including programs under IDEA (Individual Disability Education Act) and Section 504. Responsibilities include identifying the need for, planning, and executing all standardized and child-specific assessments for students suspected of having, or identified with, a disability. ESS Coordinators ensure that school special education practices align with all pertinent regulations and laws, maintain open communication with all stakeholders, and provide school-site training. The ESS Coordinator may also work directly with students to identify and fulfill necessary educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensively manage student special education process including child find activities, the evaluation and identification process, develop a plan, and the implementation and periodic review process under IDEA and Section 504.
• Participate in Student Support Team programs, as appropriate.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parent Liaison, and Secretary.
• Ensure specially designed instruction is consistent with individual student needs as articulated in the students’ IEP.
• Provide guidance and professional development to general education teachers on student accommodation implantation, IDEA, FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), Child Find obligations, the student referral process, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Special Education requirements and deadlines.
• Schedule and facilitate parent meetings of students on an IEP or students being referred for consideration of ESS programing.
• Maintain all ESS paperwork and files.
• In collaboration with appropriate school leaders, schedule and facilitate all hearing and vision screenings for current ESS students.
• Provide and oversee the provision of accommodations for state and district testing, as outlined in student accommodations plans.
• Maintain appropriate communication with Administrators.
• Adapt and deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
• Work with students with disabilities in a small group or 1:1 setting.
• Interact directly with students to fulfill IEP requirements.
• Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
• Provide case management services for students with disabilities including plan/program development provision and compliance.
• Supervise itinerant-related service providers.
• Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Bachelors Degree in Special Education, Masters preferred

Experience:Highly qualified preferred and experience working with ESS classes or students.

License : Driver License

CERTIFICATION: Valid AZ Elementary or Secondary teaching certificate (appropriate endorsements as required) and Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABIITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• Adherence to policies and procedures

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

TIME MANAGEMENT:Monthly, weekly, and daily routine planning

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:Evaluation of this position will be performed by the principal/qualified evaluator in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

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Job Details

Job ID: 4696745

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: ESS Coordinator (Exceptional Student Services)

Description: Employment Terms: Eleven (11) Months

Salary Classification: Certified Salary

General Statement of Responsibilities: To oversee all aspects of the Special Education program at all school sites, including programs under IDEA (Individual Disability Education Act) and Section 504. Responsibilities include identifying the need for, planning, and executing all standardized and child-specific assessments for students suspected of having, or identified with, a disability. ESS Coordinators ensure that school special education practices align with all pertinent regulations and laws, maintain open communication with all stakeholders, and provide school-site training. The ESS Coordinator may also work directly with students to identify and fulfill necessary educational services and supports as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensively manage student special education process including child find activities, the evaluation and identification process, develop a plan, and the implementation and periodic review process under IDEA and Section 504.
• Participate in Student Support Team programs, as appropriate.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parent Liaison, and Secretary.
• Ensure specially designed instruction is consistent with individual student needs as articulated in the students’ IEP.
• Provide guidance and professional development to general education teachers on student accommodation implantation, IDEA, FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), Child Find obligations, the student referral process, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal Special Education requirements and deadlines.
• Schedule and facilitate parent meetings of students on an IEP or students being referred for consideration of ESS programing.
• Maintain all ESS paperwork and files.
• In collaboration with appropriate school leaders, schedule and facilitate all hearing and vision screenings for current ESS students.
• Provide and oversee the provision of accommodations for state and district testing, as outlined in student accommodations plans.
• Maintain appropriate communication with Administrators.
• Adapt and deliver specially designed instruction to eligible students with disabilities.
• Work with students with disabilities in a small group or 1:1 setting.
• Interact directly with students to fulfill IEP requirements.
• Fulfill required provisions in student plans, including service minutes, by providing specially designed instruction and facilitating other supports and/or related services.
• Provide case management services for students with disabilities including plan/program development provision and compliance.
• Supervise itinerant-related service providers.
• Prepare and report accurate and timely data for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Bachelors Degree in Special Education, Masters preferred

Experience:Highly qualified preferred and experience working with ESS classes or students.

License: Driver License

CERTIFICATION: Valid AZ Elementary or Secondary teaching certificate (appropriate endorsements as required) and Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

REPORT TO:Superintendent

COMMITMENT AND DEPENDABIITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team
• Dedication to provide the highest level of service
• Adherence to policies and procedures

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

TIME MANAGEMENT:Monthly, weekly, and daily routine planning

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:Evaluation of this position will be performed by the principal/qualified evaluator in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

SUPERVISED BY:Superintendent

SUPERVISION:ESS Paraprofessionals, ESS Liaison, ESS Secretary, ESS Teachers

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christie Begay , Human Resource Assistant
• Administration Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]