Special Education Campus Coordinator

Vertex Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools is seeking an ESS Campus Coordinator to lead special education on a K–8 campus, ensuring FAPE and maintaining compliance with IDEA, Section 504, MTSS, and state rules. You will coach staff, monitor IEPs, and serve as LEA representative during meetings.

The role requires collaborating with families, guiding data-driven instruction, and coordinating with district and Vertex ESS personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Nevada teaching certification in Special Education.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience in special education.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, MTSS, and relevant Nevada regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance with strict timelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to plan, implement, and differentiate instruction aligned with IEP goals.
• Provide modeling, co‑teaching, and coaching to support effective instructional practices in inclusive and self‑contained settings.
• Assist in analyzing student data to inform instruction, interventions, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure IEPs are developed and implemented in accordance with IDEA and Nevada state guidelines.
• Assist staff in writing compliant IEPs that include present levels, measurable goals, and specially designed instruction.
• Support case managers in managing timelines, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Review draft IEPs at least 48 hours prior to meetings.
• Serve as the LEA representative at evaluation, IEP, 504, and transition meetings.
• Ensure implementation of an IEP know school resources and what is available to families within the school programming.
• Represent the school in resolutions as needed.
• Lead school‑based training on compliance systems, electronic IEP platforms, and program expectations.
• Mentor and support new special education teachers and related service providers.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaboration with staff/parents

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IEP platforms

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

Position Overview

The ESS Campus Coordinator serves as both an instructional leader and a compliance monitor for special education within a K–8 campus. This position ensures that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment (LRE) while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and district policies. The ESS Campus Coordinator supports and coaches staff, monitors program compliance, collaborates with families, and serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings. The coordinator is responsible for building the capacity of general and special education staff, improving student outcomes, and ensuring high-quality implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with general and special education teachers to plan, implement, and differentiate instruction aligned with IEP goals.

• Provide modeling, co‑teaching, and coaching to support effective instructional practices in inclusive and self‑contained settings.
• Assist in analyzing student data to inform instruction, interventions, and progress monitoring.

IEP Compliance & Support

• Ensure IEPs are developed and implemented in accordance with IDEA and Nevada state guidelines.
• Assist staff in writing compliant IEPs that include present levels, measurable goals, and specially designed instruction.
• Support case managers in managing timelines, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Review draft IEPs at least 48 hours prior to meetings

LEA Representation

• Serve as the LEA representative at evaluation, IEP, 504, and transition meetings.
• Ensure implementation of an IEP know school resources and what is available to families within the school programming.
• Represent the school in resolutions as needed.

Professional Development Plan and deliver professional learning on instructional strategies, behavior supports, inclusive practices, and legal compliance.

Mentor and support new special education teachers and related service providers with but not limited to onboarding of programming, resources and tools available.

Lead school‑based training on compliance systems, electronic IEP platforms, and program expectations.

Collaboration & Consultation

Serve as a liaison between special education staff, campus administration, LTS District Administration and Vertex ESS personnel.

Collaborate with general education staff, related service providers, and intervention teams to support student success.

Partner with families to problem‑solve, build capacity, and support the implementation of their child’s IEP.

Participate in MTSS meetings, multidisciplinary evaluations, and interagency collaborations.

Program Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor student progress and program implementation
• Assist with internal audits, state monitoring, and corrective action procedures.
• Maintain compliance lists, schedules of due IEPs/re‑evaluations, and program profiles.
• Track caseload assignments and ensure LRE considerations are prioritized.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of special education programs and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Nevada teaching certification in Special Education.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience in special education.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, MTSS, and relevant Nevada regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance with strict timelines.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Periods of sitting, standing, phone communication, kneeling, and extended concentration required.
• Local and in‑state travel required.

Background Check & Clearance

• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Professional Expectations

• Serve as both an instructional leader and compliance monitor.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legally compliant records in conjunction with the Vertex Regional ESS Coordinator.
• Continue professional growth and maintain competence through ongoing learning.
• Contribute to a positive school culture by modeling values, supporting school spirit, and fostering inclusive practices.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best! Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you to work hard, learn, have fun, and always do your best. We thrive when cultivating curious minds, achieving award‑winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents, and communities. Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best.

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoy industry‑leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time‑off.
• Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.
• Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators' talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities. Join our mission-driven team and experience the energy, purpose, and pride that comes with being part of something truly special. The best performers ask others for support.

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