Special Education Coordinator/Teacher

Point Quest; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Vacation

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Special Education Coordinator/Teacher in Mesa, AZ for the 2026–2027 school year. The role focuses on coordinating high school resource math, developing IEPs, and supporting students with diverse needs. Collaboration with families and staff is essential to student growth.

You will lead IEPs, write progress reports, monitor progress, and ensure compliant documentation. Requires AZ teaching cert, Bachelor's, IVP clearance; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified in Special Education with AZ teaching certification.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead IEP/MET meetings and maintain compliant documentation.
• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to goals.
• Adapt general curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Implement and manage PBIS and behavior tracking.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and outside agencies.
• Support assistive technology and augmentative devices.

Skills

IEP meetings coordination

PBIS implementation

Staff supervision

Family collaboration

Curriculum adaptation

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in special education

Tools

IEP software (IEP Pro)

Job description

Job Title

Special Education Coordinator/Teacher

Pay Range

Based on experience.

Job Description

2026–2027 School Year | $2,500 Placement Bonus | Full-Time | Mesa, AZ | AZ Teaching Certification

About the Role :Special Education Teacher -High School Resource Math

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands‑on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us

• Founded and operated by practitioners and therapists who understand the work and prioritize meaningful support
• Opportunity for a $2,500 Placement Bonus (subject to eligibility and terms)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, & more
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays and Vacation
• CEU reimbursement,tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do

• The Special Education Coordinator would oversee caseload and case management duties for a public or charter school setting by scheduling and attending IEP and MET meetings, writing IEPs and METs, write PWNs, ensure compliant paperwork, gather progress monitoring data, and writing progress reports. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with on-site school staff and teams to accomplish these tasks.
• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Arizona Department of Education Standard Professional Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Preferred:

• Master’s in special education
• 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEP pro)

About Point Quest Group

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment:students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employerand considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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