Job Description:

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! 
Award-Winning Rated District * 5 Outstanding Schools * Competitive Salaries * Incentives * Paid Holidays & Leave * Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources * Culture of Caring & Support
5 Person Behavior Team * i-Ready & Unique Sped Specific Curriculum * eIEPpro & Goal Book 
Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
2. Appropriate certificate as issued by the State of Arizona.
3. Qualified to provide, or supervise the provision of specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities, knowledgeable about the general education curriculum, and knowledgeable about the availability/provision of resources of the District, in consultation with department administrators.
4. Experience in the field of special education, IEP writing, and conducting in-services and training.
5. Experience in program development and coordination

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate and chair Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
2. Ensure all necessary paperwork and documents for the five essential roles and personnel identified in IEP meetings is complete and in compliance, all timelines are met, and all procedural safeguards for students and parents have been followed and are in place.
3. Facilitate a continuum/uniformity of IEP processes and procedures by regularly meeting with special education staff.
4. Provide training to staff on special education procedures, forms, and requirements.
5. Review IEP goals and progress reports to ensure they are high quality, appropriate, and procedurally compliant.
6. As appropriate, meet with classroom teachers, teams of teachers, and specialists to address the special education needs of students.
7. Maintain regular communication with the Director of Exceptional Student Services regarding special education needs of assigned elementary schools.
8. Remain current in the research and best practices related to students with disabilities and state and federal regulations.
9. Collaborate closely with site administration.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
VIEW INITIAL WAGE PLACEMENT PLAN
WORK YEAR: 10 Months/8 hours
STATUS:   EXEMPT
**BENEFITS** SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees. Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan. For more details, please visit the Join Our Team and Benefits web pages.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Human Resources - 515-2760 or human.resources@svps.k12.az.us

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Sierra Vista Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Sierra Vista Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 3305 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista AZ, 85635 or 520-515-2700.