ESS, SPECIAL EDUCATION INCLUSION SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $66,000 - $72,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves Arizona’s educational landscape by planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing professional learning. This position will promote the use of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), Universal Design for Learning, and other evidence-based practices that advance achievement outcomes and inclusive education across Arizona schools. Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position. The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Requirements

• Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/ Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and disability categories
• Least restrictive environment
• Current Research on Inclusive Practices
• Collaborative planning instruction between general and special education.
• Formative Assessment Practices
• (SDI) Specially designed instruction
• (UDL) Universal Design for Learning
• (MTSS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Data collection and analysis
• Coaching Systems
• Evidence-Based Practices/High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities.
• Adult learning theory for virtual learning and in-person professional learning development
• Arizona State Standards
• Understanding research of evidence-based practices for students with disabilities
• Understanding of the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA)
• Understanding of access to state standards for students with disabilities
• Teaching experience in special education.
• A bachelor’s degree in education with specialization in special education, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.
• Instructional Coaching
• Organization
• Oral/written communication
• Data collection, analysis, and written reports
• Customer service
• Presentation to large and small groups
• Marketing and development of formal presentations
• Project development
• Intermediate to advanced: proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Teaching instructional strategies to support students’ disabilities to diverse adult and student learners
• Organize, prioritize, and work efficiently under time constraints while being flexible in an environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Credibility with schools and other stakeholders; demonstrated ability to lead and manage change
• Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and dependability
• Communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
• Maintain accurate records
• Develop as a professional educator
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms
• Prepare a variety of reports and presentations
• Utilize technology for both instructional purposes and to communicate and create presentations and reports
• Collect, analyze, and use student data to identify learning needs
• Meet schedules and timelines

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education with specialization in reading, math or special education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and develop statewide professional learning that enhances teaching and learning outcomes for students with disabilities, including the collection and analysis of data on implementation and impact.
• Represent the unit at state and national conferences as needed.
• Support Public Education Agencies (PEAs) in developing and implementing data-driven continuous improvement plans that strengthen instructional practices and increase achievement for students with disabilities.
• Apply adult learning theory, coaching models, and systems of support to build educator capacity and sustain continuous improvement efforts across the state of Arizona.
• Provide classroom walkthroughs, coaching, and technical assistance to instructional coaches, general and special education teachers, and school and district administrators to promote the implementation of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), Universal Design for Learning, and other evidence-based instructional practices.
• Participate in the Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices Units strategic planning processes that use data to identify needs, prioritize technical assistance, and align professional learning to targeted improvement areas within Arizona’s State General Supervision Framework.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level