Job Description:

Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy (GCOA) is a free, public, outdoor-based charter school located in Page, AZ. GCOA serves Kindergarten through 8th grade students and is hiring for a Special Education Coordinator. We are an EL education inspired school using a full expeditionary model to provide an outdoor themed, integrated core curriculum, facilitated through a four-day school week.

Position Description: 

The Special Education Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for all special education services to ensure compliance with federal law (IDEA), Arizona Department of Education (ADE) requirements, and school policies. 

This part-time position may be combined with another role (e.g., instructional coach, administrator, or teacher leader) and supports high-quality, inclusive programming that improves outcomes for students with disabilities. 

The Special Education Coordinator partners with school leadership, educators, service providers, families, and community agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services in the least restrictive environment and that special education systems are legally compliant, student-centered, and culturally responsive. 

We are looking for interested teacher candidates with an appreciation for the outdoors, enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and a collaborative and flexible attitude. Our thematic units are supported by our amazing geographic and cultural surroundings of Northern AZ, centered within what is known as the Grand Circle. Family and community engagement is prioritized to cultivate a collaborative learning environment for each child.

Required Qualifications: 

• Arizona Department of Education certification in one of the following: 

  • Special Education 

  • School Psychologist 

  • Speech-Language Pathologist 

  • Related field with ADE approval 

• Meets ADE requirements to serve as a Special Education Director or Administrator 

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in special education services, case management, or special education leadership 

• Strong working knowledge of: 

  • IDEA 

  • ADE Exceptional Student Services (ESS) requirements 

  • IEP development and compliance 

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced school environment 

• Hold a valid Arizona driver’s license 

• Hold or be eligible to obtain an Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Administrative leadership experience 

• Experience supporting rural, Indigenous, or historically underserved communities 

• Experience with charter schools or small school systems 

• Experience building special education systems or improving compliance practices 

Desired Qualities:  

• Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for students with disabilities Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families and staff 

• Organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused 

• Collaborative leadership style 

• Culturally responsive and community-centered approach 

Work Environment: School-based with some remote flexibility possible. Occasional evening meetings for IEPs or family support. 

Contract Times/ Days: .2 FTE (Approximately 10 hours per week) 

SALARY: TBD- based on Education and Experience and hours. Full-time positions include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with matching, and PTO.

Additional information can be found at https://gcoacademy.org.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to SusanPilkington@gcoacademy.org.

Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.