Supervisor - Exceptional Education Services

Supervisor - Exceptional Education Services

Tuba City Unified School District District Office - Tuba City, Arizona

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Job : 4340209

Final date to receive applications: Feb 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Nov 12, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TUBA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #l5

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervisor
- Exceptional Education Services

Under the supervision of the Superintendent and in cooperation with other District administrators, the Exceptional Student Services Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership for effective operation of the Special Education program at all grade levels and ensuring compliance with all program requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with securing staff in collaboration with building Administrators to provide services to special needs students per the Individualized Education Plans
• Oversees contract services staff that provide services for Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical therapy, Vision, Hearing and School Psychologist.
• Provides projections on staff needs for the short and long term.
• Advises principals and teachers regarding the integration of special education classes and services in the total school program.
• Oversees extended school year services for eligible students.
• Oversees special education student’s services who are Homebound, Home Schooled or Home-based.
• Participates in Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team, IEP, and Manifestation Determination meetings as needed.
• Assist with Compiling and releasing census data under Federal Law to the State Department of Education using the October 1st child count.
• Assist with "Child Find" programs for the district.
• Monitors and establishes policies and procedures for all district, state, and federal regulation compliance.
• Assists with Investigations and resolves any grievances, mediations or due process claims under IDEA.
• Assists with investigations and resolves any Office of Civil Rights complaints under ADA or Section 504 of the Rehab Act.
• Keeps informed on the current Special Education legislation by attending trainings and communicating with experts in the field.
• Monitors accuracy and compliance of Special Service student’s paperwork.
• Ensures the eligibility and placement of students in special education programs.
• Oversees Special Education and related issues, in-services, and other related meetings for staff.
• Oversees the Special Education Preschool program.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of IEPs through classroom observation and conferencing as requested by building administrators, parents, and teachers.
• Trains Alternative Assessment staff and oversees materials and assessment completion.
• Case manages students in Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) or private day schools.
• Supports and trains staff with the IEP online program.
• Works closely in collaboration with building level administrators and district level administrators.
• Serves on district and community committees as required.
• Assists in the evaluation of staff performance.
• Represents the District to organizations such as Arizona School for Deaf and blind, alternative programs and agencies by attending the team meetings.
• Completes and submits all the reports required by Arizona Department of Education for Special Education.
• Coordinates 504 plan development and implementation of 504 plans with the building site assigned 504 coordinators.
• Completes IDEA Consolidated grant application, revisions, and completion reports.
• Monitors and evaluates problems, conditions, and needs of the Exceptional Student Services Department.
• Conducts exit interviews of personnel.
• Attends School Board meetings and serves to actively improve communication, cooperation, and planning in the District.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, parents, and the community.
• Coordinates with building administrators on staff development for teaching and support staff.
• Serves as a member of the District's Emergency Management Plan Team.
• Ensures proper adherence to District policy and procedures, and ensures proper adherence to applicable contract language that is in effect for the District.
• Serves as Compliance Officer for Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and general community.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to human resources issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements for the position include:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least five (5) years teaching experience in a Special…