Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services
HybridTempe, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Oversee regional Exceptional Student Services operations by supervising Regional Coordinators, leading professional development, and providing guidance on complex cases, evaluations, and IEP development. Monitor compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and Arizona regulations through audits, quality assurance reviews, and coordination of state monitoring responses. Partner with campus leadership to ensure consistent service delivery, support staff recruitment, and facilitate leadership meetings. Serve as acting ESS Director as assigned and travel throughout the network for coaching and operational support. Requires a Master's degree, Arizona teaching certificate, and five years of special education experience. Full-time hybrid role with travel to Arizona campuses.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
- Valid Arizona Special Education teaching certificate
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in special education
- Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience, such as Special Education Coordinator, Lead Case Manager, Program Specialist, Assistant Director, or similar role
- Demonstrated experience supporting IDEA compliance, evaluations, IEP development, and program implementation
- Comprehensive knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Arizona special education regulations
- Strong understanding of compliance monitoring, audits, and regulatory reporting
- Experience leading professional development and coaching adult learners
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to analyze compliance data and develop improvement plans
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with educators, families, and community partners
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Hybrid work environment with regular travel to AMS campuses throughout Arizona
- Frequent visits to school sites to provide coaching, training, monitoring, and support
- Occasional evening meetings and professional development events
- Extended periods of computer work and document review
- Ability to travel throughout the state as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Arizona Administrator Certificate or eligibility to obtain one
- Experience supporting multiple schools or districts
- Experience working within a charter school network
- Knowledge of ADE monitoring systems and reporting requirements
- Experience with SharePoint, IEP management systems, and compliance tracking platforms
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