K-12 Special Education Coordinator

Sonoran Schools is a leader in K-12 STEM education since 2001, serving diverse communities across the greater Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. We are a mission-driven organization committed to academic excellence, student growth, and building strong, collaborative school communities. We are looking for an experienced and student-focused Special Education Coordinator to support and strengthen special education programs across our Tucson campuses.

This is a meaningful leadership role for someone who is passionate about compliance, student outcomes, and coaching the educators who serve students with disabilities every day.

Your Role Will Include

• Monitoring IEPs, MET documentation, evaluations, and student records for accuracy and compliance with IDEA and Arizona timelines.
• Coordinating and facilitating initial and reevaluation MET and IEP meetings, ensuring required team members and service providers are involved.
• Supporting campus teams with Child Find, eligibility, placement, evaluation, and service requirements.
• Coaching and providing ongoing support to special education teachers and case managers on procedures, documentation, and best practices.
• Supporting administrators with IDEA discipline requirements, Manifestation Determination Reviews, FBAs, BIPs, and positive behavioral supports.
• Coordinating student transitions across grade levels, campuses, and into post-secondary life for students age 16 and older.
• Serving as a responsive and knowledgeable resource for families regarding special education services.
• Partnering with campus principals, school psychologists, SLPs, and related service providers to strengthen programs across both campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, School Psychology, Education, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate or appropriate Arizona administrative or supervisory certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in special education teaching, case management, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Arizona special education requirements, Child Find, and IEP processes.
• Experience coordinating across multiple campuses is preferred.
• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Salary and Benefits

• Pay: $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
• Life insurance and short and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 13% (pre-tax and Roth options), eligible Day 1.
• Health savings account.

Location & Shift Times

• Based in Tucson, AZ. Serving Sonoran Science Academy Tucson East and Sonoran Science Academy Tucson.
• In-person. Monday through Friday, Full Time.

Sonoran Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.