Exceptional Student Services Lead & IEP Coordinator

Great Hearts Academies; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

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.