Special Education Manager - Tucson Upper Campus (6th -12th Grade) 2026/2027 School Year!

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc • Tucson, AZ

1d • $65,000 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AZACS continues to grow, and we invite you to apply to be part of our award-winning team!
AZACS was awarded the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education and providing a transformational experience by expanding unique individualized learning programs for autism charter schools.

Under the supervision and direction of the Campus Directors, the Special Education Manager will support and train staff implementation of Arizona Autism Charter School’s special education policies and procedures, special education compliance, and best practices in the writing of individualized education plans.
Candidates must be experienced in the correct design, implementation, and oversight of research-based educational strategies for students with disabilities, ABA teaching strategies, and have significant experience conducting these activities within school settings. The candidate must demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to train, coach, and motivate instructional staff in the classroom. The Special Education Manager will work hand-in-hand with the school leadership to promote a positive school culture that focuses on implementing a best practices education model to achieve optimal results for students on the autism spectrum.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities
• 3 - 5 years teaching special education
• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

• Experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
• Experience in structured teaching, center-based model preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure Special Education compliance on the campus by completing transfer reviews, providing ongoing training, and mentoring special education teachers
• Oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) on the campus
• Organize staff coverage
• Help plan structure
• Send out Google Forms for attendance for students who qualify
• Serve as case manager for students who do not have an assigned classroom case manager (max. 30 students)
• Provide training and coaching to teachers as needed in writing compliant and best-practice IEPs. Support the collection and maintenance of data about student IEP goals
• Coach teachers in IEP progress monitoring
• Manages quarterly progress monitoring and parent communication regarding student IEP goals. Works with the administrative team to ensure that all stakeholders are informed regarding special education programming and compliance
• Serve as District Representative in IEP/MET meetings as assigned
• Serve as Site Testing Coordinator
• Facilitate the annual hearing and vision screening at your site
• Collect, analyze, and report data in a meaningful manner
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Assisting with the onboarding/training of new teachers.
• Other duties as may be assigned

Benefits

• The school is located at a new state-of-the-art Autism Center
• Competitive pay based on experience ($65,000 to $72,000 DOE)
• Eligible to participate in benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, critical care, hospitalization, scheduled accident coverage, voluntary supplemental life, and pet insurance
• Group Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and a Calm Health account for you and 5 of your loved ones at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off (80 hours)
• Paid federal holidays and school breaks (fall, winter, spring, and summer)
• Eligible to participate in our 401(k) (Traditional and/or Roth) with company match

What This Job Offers

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