Specialist Related & Psychological Services 2026-2027

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Job Summary:

The Specialist Related & Psychological Services supports districtwide compliance documentation accuracy and procedural fidelity for related service disciplines including school psychology speech-language pathology occupational therapy physical therapy adapted physical education and assistive technology. The specialist provides technical assistance conducts internal audits monitors data systems and collaborates with site teams and related services staff to ensure implementation of IDEA and Section 504 requirements. This role focuses on maintaining high standards of legal compliance accurate reporting and continuous improvement within the specialized service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring & Data Quality

• Conduct internal reviews of documentation for psychological related and assistive technology (AT) services to ensure compliance with IDEA Section 504 and ADE requirements.
• Reviews documentation and maintains data related to IDEA services for private-school students ensuring compliance with proportionate share and consultation requirements.
• Supports the monitoring of service logs and evaluation records for private school students receiving related services.
• Audit multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) Individual Education Program (IEP) service logs evaluation reports and Medicaid documentation for accuracy timeliness and completeness.
• Compile and analyze data for district and state reporting; identify trends and areas for corrective action.
• Partner with the Coordinator Related & Psychological Services to align compliance findings with training coaching and procedural updates.
• Track and monitor corrective actions or compliance alerts issued by ADE or internal audits.

Procedural Support & Technical Assistance

• Provide technical support and consultation to school psychologists speech-language pathologists (SLPs) occupational therapists (OTs) physical therapists (PTs) and assistive technology (AT) specialists regarding documentation and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update district procedures templates and guidance materials related to evaluations and related services documentation.
• Support service providers in proper documentation within the IEP system (e.g. service logs progress monitoring evaluation uploads).
• Collaborate with the Program Integrity team to ensure consistent interpretation of policy and compliance expectations.

Medicaid Oversight & Documentation Support

• Review Medicaid documentation and submissions for accuracy and compliance with state and federal billing guidelines.
• Assist in training related services staff on Medicaid documentation processes and audit readiness.
• Provide ongoing feedback to staff and leadership on documentation quality and reimbursement integrity.

Training & Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver training modules for related service personnel and site leaders on compliance updates documentation expectations and procedural safeguards.
• Support new staff onboarding for related services regarding compliance documentation and timelines.
• Collaborate with Coordinators and Directors to ensure system-wide consistency in documentation and procedural standards.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain and update databases or dashboards for compliance tracking within related services.
• Provide reports and summaries to the Director of Program Integrity & Evaluation and other leadership teams on compliance trends corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
• Support ADE reporting and data verification processes for related and psychological services.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona certification/license as a school psychologist speech-language pathologist occupational therapist physical therapist or related services provider.
• Three years of professional experience providing related or psychological services in a K-12 setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related field
• Experience in compliance monitoring auditing or documentation review.
• Experience with Medicaid billing processes for related services.

Skills &Competencies:

• Experience developing and facilitating professional learning for staff and leaders.
• Demonstrated understanding of IDEA Section 504 and Arizona special education requirements.
• Deep knowledge of evaluation documentation and service delivery requirements under IDEA and Section 504.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to identify compliance trends.
• Proficiency with IEP management systems and electronic documentation platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and systems improvement.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data review and recordkeeping.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based with frequent district site visits.
• Occasional evening or weekend commitments.
• Fast-paced high-stakes environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands for typing and handling documents.
• Occasional standing walking bending and reaching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual acuity for reading and computer work.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools 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.

Required Experience:

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