Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field required.
- Valid Arizona Special Education teaching certificate required.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in special education.
- Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience, such as Special Education Coordinator, Lead Case Manager, Program Specialist, Assistant Director, or similar role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting IDEA compliance, evaluations, IEP development, and program implementation.
Nice to have
- Arizona Administrator Certificate or eligibility to obtain one.
- Experience supporting multiple schools or districts.
- Experience working within a charter school network.
- Knowledge of ADE monitoring systems and reporting requirements.
- Experience with SharePoint, IEP management systems, and compliance tracking platforms.
Full description
We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
**Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services (ESS)
Location: Arizona (Hybrid with Travel to AMS Campuses)
Employment Classification: Full-Time
Salary Range: Commensurate with experiencePosition Summary**
AMS Impact Group is seeking a collaborative and experienced Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services (ESS) to support the implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of special education services across our network of high-performing charter schools.
Reporting to the Director of Exceptional Student Services, the Assistant Director serves as a key leader within the ESS Department by overseeing regional ESS operations, supervising Regional Coordinators, leading professional development initiatives, monitoring compliance with federal and state regulations, and partnering with campus leadership to ensure exceptional services are delivered to all eligible scholars.
The ideal candidate is an experienced special education leader with a strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Arizona special education requirements, and instructional best practices. This individual is passionate about coaching others, building systems, and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for every scholar.
About AMS Impact Group
AMS Impact Group is the management organization supporting Academies of Math and Science (AMS), a network of high-performing public charter schools serving nearly 10,000 students across Arizona and Arkansas. Our mission is to provide operational excellence that empowers schools to deliver outstanding educational outcomes for all scholars.
Key ResponsibilitiesESS Program Leadership
- Support the day-to-day operations of the Exceptional Student Services Department across the AMS network.
- Supervise and coach ESS Regional Coordinators to ensure high-quality implementation of special education programs.
- Provide guidance on complex special education cases, eligibility determinations, evaluations, and IEP development.
- Serve as the acting ESS Director as assigned, ensuring continuity of departmental operations.
- Partner with the Director to develop and implement department goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement strategies.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Monitor compliance with IDEA, Section 504, Arizona Department of Education regulations, and network policies.
- Oversee systems for monitoring evaluation timelines, annual reviews, reevaluations, and other required compliance activities.