Program Specialist for Exceptional Student Services (Marshall Elementary School; 2026-2027)

Flagstaff Unified School District•Flagstaff, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist for Exceptional Student Services (ESS) at Marshall Elementary School assists the site administrator and Executive Director of Student Services and Educational Excellence in the implementation and coordination of special education programs. This role supports teachers, ensures compliance with laws and policies, facilitates student placement, and provides training and support for special education staff. The position is for the 2026-2027 school year and is a 1.0 FTE role with benefits and ASRS participation.

Requirements

Valid Arizona certificate in special education or license in a related field.
Minimum of four years working in the field of special education.
Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment.
Accurate and effective working knowledge of IDEA and state regulation.
Supervisory experience and ability to multitask.
Ability to organize ideas and communicate them with clarity and conciseness in a variety of settings.
Experience with curriculum accommodations, modification or adaptation, instruction, and assessments.
Experience with coordinating schedules (adults and/or students).
Must be appropriately certified.
Arizona applicants must include a current Arizona Department of Education Teacher certificate, current IVP fingerprint clearance card and unofficial transcripts.
Out of State applicants must attach a current teacher certificate for their state, as well as unofficial transcripts.
Candidate must meet & show proof of being appropriately certified, before new hire appointment & beginning job assignment.
Official transcripts & employment verifications required at time of hire for proper salary placement.
All employees are subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Elementary Only - General education certification, K-8 (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide support and mentoring for dual-cert, resource, and specialized program teachers.
Ensure compliance with federal (IDEA), state, and district laws, procedures, and policies (to include ADE audits).
Assist school teams in facilitating student placement along the continuum of services, ensuring placement in the least- restrictive environment, and promoting inclusive practices.
Support and train teachers in writing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Monitor Medicaid compliance by reviewing students’ annual IEPs.
Serve as the LEA representative at special education meetings or ensure there is a replacement if Program Specialist is not available.
Support with special education specialized instruction as needed (could include teaching small groups, subbing, designing instruction, support with curriculum, etc.).
Create schedules for paraprofessionals; move as needed to fill daily vacancies.
Provide training as needed for special education staff (certified and classified) to promote student success in special and general education settings and ensure compliance.
Interview, hire, and evaluate paraprofessionals.
Help coordinate state/district testing and student accommodations.
Administer gifted testing.
Support the Instructional Specialist’s implementation of Tier 3 interventions (Elementary Only).
Provide teachers with resources for gifted instruction and assist in school-wide gifted plans (Elementary Only).
Ensure PEP (Personal Education Plans for gifted students) forms are filled out (Elementary Only).