SPED Program Coordinator - Flexible Schedule

Sylvania; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a SPED Pathway Exceptional Education coordinator to support the Program Manager with day-to-day logistics, candidate tracking, and state compliance for the SPED pathway. This role acts as the primary contact for SPED candidates and course facilitators, ensuring alignment with IDEA/IEP and AZ ED requirements.

The role includes coaching course facilitators, conducting non-evaluative observations, and providing formative feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or closely related field.
• Two years of K-12 classroom teaching experience in special education (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Cross-Categorical).
• Associate’s degree plus four years of K-12 SPED teaching experience.
• Six years of progressive admin/coordination experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of IDEA and IEP compliance; AZ ED SPED structures.
• Experience managing spreadsheets/data tracking/candidate records.
• Advanced proficiency in data organization and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics for the SPED pathway.
• Serve as primary frontline contact for SPED candidates and course facilitators.
• Ensure alignment with Arizona DOE and federal mandates.
• Provide non-evaluative observations and coaching on evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate scheduling, including potential night/weekend work.
• Support candidate tracking and state compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Data organization

Event/logistical planning

Customer service

Written/verbal communication

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Associate’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in SPED or Educational Leadership (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Tucson Unified School District is hiring a SPED Pathway Exceptional Education coordinator to support the Program Manager with day-to-day logistics, candidate tracking, and state compliance for the SPED pathway. This role acts as the primary contact for SPED candidates and course facilitators, ensuring alignment with IDEA/IEP and AZ ED requirements.

The role includes coaching course facilitators, conducting non-evaluative observations, and providing formative feedback.