Lead Coordinator, Special Education (6-12)

Great Hearts Academies; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Matching 401K

Professional development

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks an Academy Exceptional Student Services Lead Coordinator at Glendale Preparatory Academy in Peoria, AZ. You will oversee ESSCs, coordinate IEPs, and ensure compliant handling of data and transition processes for students with disabilities.

Strong leadership, collaboration across teams, and experience with ESEA/IDEA processes, data reviews, and service provider coordination are essential. Great benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a special education coordinator.
• Experience with the special education evaluation process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees caseload distribution and assigns ESSCs to caseloads.
• Coordinates IEP meetings and ensures transfer procedures for new students.
• Reviews IEPs and evaluation reports for accuracy; supports ESSCs.
• Leads ESS team meetings and mentors ESSCs on pedagogy and collaboration.
• Manages relationships with related service providers and school psychologist.

Skills

Special education leadership

Data coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student Information Systems

IEP writing programs

MS Office Suite

Google

Job description

Great Hearts Academies seeks an Academy Exceptional Student Services Lead Coordinator at Glendale Preparatory Academy in Peoria, AZ. You will oversee ESSCs, coordinate IEPs, and ensure compliant handling of data and transition processes for students with disabilities.

Strong leadership, collaboration across teams, and experience with ESEA/IDEA processes, data reviews, and service provider coordination are essential. Great benefits are offered.