Ess, Special Education Inclusion Specialist
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85002, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85002, USA
Listing for:
State of Arizona
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Education Administration, Academic, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
ESS, Special Education Inclusion Specialist
Job Location:
Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Section
Phoenix Location
Posting Details:
Salary: $66,000 - $72,000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 06/24/26
Job Summary:
* This position serves Arizona's educational landscape by planning, organizing, implementing, and analyzing professional learning.
* This position will promote the use of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), Universal Design for Learning, and other evidence-based practices that advance achievement outcomes and inclusive education across Arizona schools.
* Occasional in-state and rare out-of-state travel is required for this position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Job Duties:
* Plan, organize, coordinate, and develop statewide professional learning that enhances teaching and learning outcomes for students with disabilities, including the collection and analysis of data on implementation and impact.
* Represent the unit at state and national conferences as needed.
* Support Public Education Agencies (PEAs) in developing and implementing data-driven continuous improvement plans that strengthen instructional practices and increase achievement for students with disabilities.
* Apply adult learning theory, coaching models, and systems of support to build educator capacity and sustain continuous improvement efforts across the state of Arizona.
* Provide classroom walkthroughs, coaching, and technical assistance to instructional coaches, general and special education teachers, and school and district administrators to promote the implementation of High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), Universal Design for Learning, and other evidence-based instructional practices.
* Participate in the Academic Achievement & Inclusive Practices Units strategic planning processes that use data to identify needs, prioritize technical assistance, and align professional learning to targeted improvement areas within Arizona's State General Supervision Framework.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
* Understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)/ Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and disability categories
* Least restrictive environment
* Current Research on Inclusive Practices
* Collaborative planning instruction between general and special education.
* Formative Assessment Practices
* (SDI) Specially designed instruction
* (UDL) Universal Design for Learning
* (MTSS), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
* Data collection and analysis
* Coaching Systems
* Evidence-Based Practices/High-Leverage Practices for Students with Disabilities.
* Adult learning theory for virtual learning and in-person professional learning development
* Arizona State Standards
* Understanding research of evidence-based practices for students with disabilities
* Understanding of the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA)
* Understanding of access to state standards for students with disabilities
* Applicants must have teaching experience in special education.
* A bachelor's degree in education with specialization in special education, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required.
Skills in:
* Instructional Coaching
* Organization
* Oral/written communication
* Data collection, analysis, and written reports
* Customer service
* Presentation to large and small groups
* Marketing and development of formal presentations
* Project development
* Intermediate to advanced: proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
* Teaching instructional strategies to support students' disabilities to diverse adults and student learners
Ability to:
* Organize, prioritize, and work efficiently under time constraints while being flexible in an environment with multiple tasks and changing priorities
* Credibility with…
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