Exceptional Student Services Lead & IEP Coordinator

Great Hearts Academies

Apache Junction (AZ)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Great Hearts Academies’ Exceptional Student Services Lead is a K-5 leadership role at Blossom Rock Academy in Apache Junction. The position leads the ESS team, guides IEP meetings, and ensures compliance and effective service delivery for students with disabilities.

The role reports to the Headmaster, is full-time and exempt, and requires a Bachelor's degree with AZ Special Education certification. Master’s degree preferred; travel for development may be required.

Qualifications

  • Requires a valid AZ Special Education teaching certificate.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years as a special education coordinator.

Responsibilities

  • Oversees caseload distribution and final assignment decisions.
  • Coordinates annual IEP meetings for caseload students.
  • Monitors IEP implementation by general education staff.
  • Trains ESSCs on pedagogy and compliance.
  • Represents ESS leadership to families and community.
  • Ensures proper SIS data and payroll approvals.

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Emotional intelligence
Collaboration
Communication skills
Conflict resolution
Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred
AZ Special Education Teaching Certificate (Mild-Moderate or K-12 Cross-Categorical)

Tools

Student Information Systems
IEP writing programs
MS Office Suite
Google

Job description

Great Hearts Academies’ Exceptional Student Services Lead is a K-5 leadership role at Blossom Rock Academy in Apache Junction. The position leads the ESS team, guides IEP meetings, and ensures compliance and effective service delivery for students with disabilities.

The role reports to the Headmaster, is full-time and exempt, and requires a Bachelor's degree with AZ Special Education certification. Master’s degree preferred; travel for development may be required.

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