Coordinator - Student Services Compliance Coordinator SY

Openings as of 6/27/2026

Coordinator
- Exceptional Student Services Compliance Coordinator 2026/2027 SY

• Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVE/ COORDINATOR
• Date Posted: 6/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Exceptional Student Services
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026

Provide broad support to the Avondale Elementary School District in all areas related to Exceptional Students.

• Valid Arizona Elementary, Special Education or Secondary Teaching Certificate related to Special Education OR a current and valid Arizona license to deliver OT, PT, Speech, Psychologist, or Counseling Services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to pass a background check upon employment
• Must possess a valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card

• Five years successful classroom teaching experience in Special Education (preferred)
• Masters Degree (preferred)
• Three years of leadership experience or AZ Administrative Certificate (preferred)

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to model and articulate the terms, concepts, and requirements, both federal and state, related to the provision of Exceptional Students Services, with others to ensure the provision of FAPE.
• Knowledge of applicable Avondale Elementary School District and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Exceptional Student Services delivery system, standards, as well as state and federal requirement competencies.
• Working knowledge and a keen interest in emerging requirements, mandates, and best practices for Exceptional Students, especially for Child Find, Individual Education Plans, and Medicaid in Public Schools.
• A history of, ability to, work cooperatively with Administration, District staff, and teachers.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

• Preparation and facilitation of department wide compliance trainings.
• Ongoing monitoring of IEP Compliance reports and follow up (e.g. overdue IEPs and METs).
• Ongoing monitoring of Medicaid Compliance reports and follow up.
• Ongoing review and monitoring of individual Special Education electronic and paper files for compliance and best practices.
• Ongoing feedback and training to staff based on electronic and paper files reviews of individual students.
• Monitoring and tracking of student IEP goals, service plans, and achievement data.
• Monitoring and tracking of student enrollment data, staffing, and caseloads.
• Support in response to Child Find questions and tracking of private school evaluations.
• Consultation regarding compliance and legal guidance for department policies regarding Evaluations and IEPs.
• Collaborate with administration on revisions, updates, and maintenance of the Exceptional Students and Comprehensive Health Department Manual and Procedures.
• Support Exceptional Student Services department for ADE monitoring, compliance requests, and file reviews.
• Other duties related to Special Education compliance as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Students Services.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Performance for this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board Policy
- Professional Staff Evaluations.

Director of Exceptional Student Services

Exempt

Administrative
- Coordinator Salary Schedule;
Per Year, 2026/2027
* Pending Governing Board Approval*

1.0 FTE, Full Time; 40hrs/week; 251 Days-12 Month District Support Work Calendar
* Pending Governing Board Approval *

All applicants must complete an online application, which requires 3 professional letters of recommendation, 3 professional references, valid Certificate/Credentials, a valid Fingerprint Clearance card, Transcripts, Cover Letter, and Resume.

The Avondale Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Avondale Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.