Exceptional Student Services Instructional Specialist Job ID: 2539
Position Type: Certified Positions/ Special Education Instructional Specialist Date Posted: 4/24/2026 Location: District Wide
Date Available: 07/06/2026 Job Summary The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Instructional Specialist supports the Director of Special Education Services in ensuring full compliance with state and federal requirements, including IDEA and Section 504, while advancing the district's special education instructional programs. This role provides comprehensive support to the Student Services Department through evaluating and supporting special education staff, coaching teachers to improve instructional practices, developing and aligning curriculum with state standards, and designing and delivering professional learning. The ESS Instructional Specialist collaborates with school teams to promote effective, compliant, and student-centered High Leverage Practices that improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Collaborate with the Director of Special Education Services to ensure district compliance with all state and federal special education laws, including IDEA and Section 504
Support in the development and delivery of staff training related to compliance, monitoring, with state and federal requirements
Support with regularly scheduled compliance reviews with site-based special education staff
Collaborate with site administration to ensure adherence to Child Find and confidentiality requirements
Collaborate with site administration and instructional teams (e.g., PLCs/ILTs) to integrate special education strategies and supports into core instruction, intervention systems, and inclusive practices to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Collaborate facilitating new special education teacher induction, mentoring programs, workshops, and professional learning opportunities
Collaborate with district leadership, administrators, teachers, classified staff, and site-based teams
Provide instructional support to special education teachers through modeling lessons, coaching, and feedback to promote standards-based instruction
Differentiate support for teachers based on identified needs
Engage in ongoing professional growth through participation in professional organizations, conferences, site visits, and professional learning activities
Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in special education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate required; Arizona Administrative Certificate preferred (Special Education preferred)
Demonstrated experience in site-level leadership in special education
Knowledge of national standards, Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards, and professional standards
Experience developing and delivering professional learning for educators
Experience in curriculum development and differentiated instruction
Knowledge of special education processes, assessment tools, and service delivery models
Experience working with diverse student populations
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Isaac Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Reports To
Director of Student Services
Terms of Employment
11 Months, Director of Special Education Services
Salary
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