TDA ExEd Program Coordinator

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is hiring for a Pathway Exceptional Education (SPED) coordinator to support the Program Manager by overseeing logistics, candidate tracking and state compliance for the Special Education alternative teacher certification pathway.

The role serves as the primary front-line contact for SPED candidates and course facilitators, ensuring alignment with IDEA, IEPs, and Arizona standards. Flexible scheduling may include nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field with 2 years K-12 SPED teaching experience.
• Associate’s degree in special education or related field with 4 years K-12 SPED teaching experience.
• Six years progressive experience coordinating programs, project tracking, or high-level admin support; 1 year supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics for the SPED pathway.
• Manage candidate tracking and state compliance for the program.
• Serve as the primary contact for SPED candidates and course facilitators.
• Provide non-evaluative observations, coaching, and feedback on practices for exceptional learners.
• Schedule and coordinate activities; may include night/weekend hours to support adult learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

LMS knowledge

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Associate’s degree in special education

Master’s degree in SPED or Education Leadership

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Data tracking systems

Job description

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SUMMARY

The TDA Pathway Exceptional Education (SPED) coordinator supports the Program Manager by overseeing the day-to-day logistics, candidate tracking and state compliance for the Special Education alternative teacher certification pathway. This role serves as the primary front-line contact for Special Education candidates and course facilitators, ensuring alignment with both the Arizona Department of Education and federal mandates.

Directly supporting special education teacher development through non-evaluative observations, formative feedback, and coaching course facilitators on evidence-based practices for exceptional learners. Flexibility in scheduling, which may include night and weekend work to support adult learners.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in special education or closely related field. AND

Two years of experience K-12 classroom teaching experience in special education (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Cross-Categorical).

OR

Associate’s degree in special education or closely related field. AND

Four years of experience K-12 classroom teaching experience in special education (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, or Cross-Categorical).

OR

Six years of progressive experience administering or coordinating programs, project tracking or high-level administrative support (ideally within an educational or public sector environment).

One year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) compliance, and Arizona Department of Education special education structures.

Experience managing complex spreadsheets, data tracking systems, or student/candidate records.

Advanced proficiency in data organization (e.g., MS Excel, Google Sheets) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Exceptional organizational skills and event/session logistical planning capabilities and strong customer service and written/verbal communication skills for triaging candidate needs.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

FBI fingerprint background check.

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Special Education or Educational Leadership, or Curriculum and Instruction with SPED focus.

Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate (e.g., Standard Mild/Moderate, Standard Severe/Profound or Cross-Categorical).

Working knowledge of Arizona Department of Education SPED teacher certification requirements, specific SPED alternative institutional pathways, and high-need endorsement processes.

Experience working directly within an Educator Preparation Program (EPP), alternative teacher certification track, or a school district’s Special Education/Educational Student Services/Human Resources/Professional Development department.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Professional Development

Classification: Non-Bargaining

Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.