Academy Exceptional Student Services Lead Coordinator
Overview
The Academy Exceptional Student Services Lead Coordinator leads ESS department as Team Lead. This role models core virtues while driving organizational logistics and strategy. Responsibilities include overseeing caseload distribution and coordinating IEP meetings. The position offers competitive compensation and unique professional development opportunities.
What You'll Do13
- 1Oversee caseload distribution and final decisions on student assignments to ESSCs
- 2Coordinate initial and triennial data reviews gathering classroom observations and SST data
- 3Facilitate annual IEP meetings and monitor general education teacher implementation of IEPs
- 4Manage service provider relationships through orientation and coordination
- 5Review, code, and submit invoices for HM approval
- 6Serve as ESS team lead providing support for individual and shared responsibilities
- 7Assist Phoenix Home Office in training ESSCs on special education pedagogy
- 8Partner with headmaster for community communication and role clarification
- 9Attend IEP meetings led by ESSCs to provide feedback and guide relational hand-offs
- 10Review and evaluate IEPs and evaluation reports for accuracy
- 11Model and guide partnership with general education teachers
- 12Update program information in SIS for students with changing eligibility
- 13Lead ESS team to complete year-end responsibilities for proper rollover
Requirements11
- 1Bachelor's degree required with Master's preferred
- 2Minimum 3 years experience as special education coordinator
- 3Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
- 4Extensive knowledge of special education processes and compliance requirements
- 5Strong leadership and coaching skills with high emotional intelligence
- 6Proven conflict resolution and mediation abilities
- 7Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 8Experience with Student Information Systems and IEP writing programs
- 9Physical stamina for standing and repetitive movements
- 10US work authorization required with OPT/CPT acceptance
- 11Background check and fingerprint clearance completed
Salary Insight
$55 - $72k per year
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