Neighborhood (K-8) IEP Coordinator

Sierra Vista Unified School District•Sierra Vista, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking a Neighborhood (K-8) IEP Coordinator for its Exceptional Student Services Department. The coordinator oversees and supports compliant, consistent Individualized Education Plan processes, coordinates IEP meetings, and works with special education staff, teachers, specialists, and site administration to address students’ needs. The role also provides staff training and maintains communication with the Director of Exceptional Student Services. The position is a 10-month, 8-hour work year in an indoor office environment and is classified as exempt. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate Arizona certificate, and experience in special education, IEP writing, training, and program development or coordination. They should have working knowledge of special education policy and procedures, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to protect confidential student and family information and perform duties in accordance with applicable laws, district procedures, and Board policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Appropriate certificate issued by the State of Arizona.
Qualified to provide or supervise specially designed instruction for children with disabilities; knowledgeable about the general education curriculum and district resources, in consultation with department administrators.
Experience in special education, IEP writing, and conducting in-services and training.
Experience in program development and coordination.
Working knowledge of special education policy, procedure, and protocol.
Strong leadership, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Interpersonal, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Ability to use computers for email, word processing, data management, and related duties, as well as standard office equipment and database software.
Ability to apply common-sense judgment to practical problems and varied situations.
Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, community members, and outside agency personnel.
Attention to detail in managing IEPs and program documentation.
Empathy, patience, and genuine interest in working with students with disabilities.
Ability to understand and protect the confidentiality rights of students and parents.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and chair Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
Ensure required paperwork and documents for the five essential roles and personnel identified in IEP meetings are complete and compliant, timelines are met, and procedural safeguards for students and parents are followed and in place.
Promote consistent IEP processes and procedures by meeting regularly with special education staff.
Train staff on special education procedures, forms, and requirements.
Review IEP goals and progress reports for quality, appropriateness, and procedural compliance.
Meet, as appropriate, with classroom teachers, teacher teams, and specialists to address students’ special education needs.
Maintain regular communication with the Director of Exceptional Student Services regarding special education needs at assigned elementary schools.
Stay current on research, best practices for students with disabilities, and state and federal regulations.
Collaborate closely with site administration.
Use the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program with fidelity at the building level.
Maintain student and parent confidentiality and perform duties in accordance with federal and state laws, district procedures, Board policies, and mandatory reporting requirements.