IEP Compliance Specialist — Special Education

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an IEP Compliance Assistant to monitor IEP paperwork for placement options of Special Education students district-wide. You will work closely with student case managers, school psychologists, related service providers and assistant directors to ensure IDEA documents are submitted and compliant.

You will maintain databases that help determine authorization for exceptional education funding and serve as a resource for district staff on compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Social Services, Education, or a related field and one year of experience in general office procedures OR Three years of experience in a general office setting
• Strong computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.) or similar database management, word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective problem solving skills and working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Basic math skills

Responsibilities

• Monitors IEP paperwork for placement options of Special Education students throughout the district.
• Works closely with student case managers, school psychologists, related service providers and assistant directors.
• Ensures IDEA legal documents are submitted and comply with state and federal requirements.
• Maintains databases that help determine authorization for exceptional education funding.
• Acts as a resource for district staff regarding exceptional education compliance issues.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving in team setting

Team collaboration

Multitasking ability

Basic math skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Social Services, Education, or related field

Three years of general office experience

Job description

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SUMMARY

Monitors Individual Education Plan (IEP) paperwork for placement options of Special Education students throughout the district. Works closely with student case managers, school psychologists, related service providers and assistant directors. Ensures IDEA legal documents are submitted and comply with state and federal requirements. Maintains databases that help determine authorization for exceptional education funding. Acts as a resource for district staff regarding exceptional education compliance issues.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Social Services, Education, or a related field and one year of experience in general office proceduresOR Threeyears of experience in a general office setting
• Strong computer skills required, to include Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.) or similar database management, word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective problem solving skills and working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Basic math skills

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience working in or knowledge of Special Education and/or Special Ed laws, rules or compliances.

COMMENTS
Effective:2026-2027SCHOOL YEAR
Location: Site - Exceptional Education Department- Sites vary
Classification: White Collar
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 months

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.For more information on salary schedule, please reference theEmployee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.