Special Education Ombudsperson & Disputes Advocate

Tusd1; Tucson (AZ); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tucson Unified School District seeks a district coordinator to respond to formal procedural and due process complaints, gather documents, and arrange staff interviews. The role supports the OCR process and monitors corrective actions related to special education complaints.

Responsibilities include handling concerns about children with special needs, facilitating resolutions, and referring unresolved matters.

Formación

• Four years of experience working with special needs children in a PreK-12 setting.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates the District response to formal procedural and due process complaints, including gathering requested documents and arranging requested interviews with staff.
• Assists TUSD legal department with Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints.
• Monitors and coordinates any required corrective action connected to formal special education complaints.
• Responds to and manages special issues and concerns regarding children with special needs from their parents, and from the community.
• Resolves, facilitates resolution, or refers complaints for resolution.

Conocimientos

English communication

Educación

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Special Education Teacher Certificate or related Service Provider License

Descripción del empleo

Tucson Unified School District seeks a district coordinator to respond to formal procedural and due process complaints, gather documents, and arrange staff interviews. The role supports the OCR process and monitors corrective actions related to special education complaints.

Responsibilities include handling concerns about children with special needs, facilitating resolutions, and referring unresolved matters.