Exceptional Student Services Leader

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

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