Special Education Lead Teacher & Coordinator

Position:

Special Education Lead Teacher & Coordinator

Type:

Charter

Location:

Urban

Job ID:

136137

County:

Southwest Maricopa

Posted:

October 28, 2026

Contact Information:

George Gervin Prep Academy

2801 E. Southern Ave.

Phoenix, Arizona 85040

District Website

Contact:

Kat Hewson

Phone: 4802192121

Fax:

District Email

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education instruction and fulfill required student IEP service minutes through push-in, pull-out, and small-group instruction.

• Manage assigned student caseloads, develop IEPs, and monitor progress toward individualized goals.

• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews.

• Develop and maintain ESS service schedules, ensuring required instructional and related service minutes are delivered and documented.

• Oversee ESS program compliance with IDEA and Arizona Department of Education requirements.

• Coordinate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and related service providers.

• Maintain accurate service logs, student records, progress reports, and compliance documentation.

• Monitor student achievement data and implement targeted interventions.

• Communicate program needs, service gaps, and compliance concerns to school leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.

• Valid Arizona Special Education teaching certification appropriate for assigned students.

• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP development, and Arizona ESS compliance requirements.

• Strong instructional, organizational, communication, and case management skills.

• Previous special education teaching or coordination experience preferred.

Other:

George Gervin Prep Academy is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Special Education Teacher & Coordinator to provide direct special education services to students while overseeing the school's Exceptional Student Services (ESS) program. This dual-role position ensures students receive all required IEP service minutes, make measurable academic progress, and receive services in compliance with federal and Arizona special education regulations.