Special Education Facilitator

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CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR

CALENDAR: 0212

SALARY: CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal:

Duties associated with the role of Special Education Facilitator align with compliance and communication within special education based upon provisions outlined in state and federal law (IDEA). This includes professional development addressing specialized instruction processes and procedures compliance with MET IEP 504 FBA BIP and data reporting procedures as well as the provision of FAPE. The facilitator serves as the liaison to assigned sites and assists special education staff in troubleshooting issues related to special education. Additionally evaluation of classified staff supporting the special education department is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in special education school counseling or school psychology
• Knowledge of IDEA the provision of FAPE and the continuum of services in special education
• Knowledge of instructional practices that support student-centered learning
• Minimum of three years experience in a school setting
• Training and knowledge of e-IEP PRO
• Prior experience in special education
• Prior experience in leadership roles at the site and/or district level
• Experience with conflict resolution mediation or cognitive coaching
• Current AZ Certification and IVP fingerprint clearance
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and adjust based on immediate needs
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies regulations and rules

Core Job Functions:

• Provide support to district sites and special education teams to ensure compliant services and programming to meet the needs of identified students
• Establish and promote ongoing communication and collaboration with site administration and special education staff
• Assist staff in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specialized support for students
• Confer with sites regarding special education procedures and compliance requirements
• Address requests for site training and identify professional development needs
• Remain current on research related to special education
• Monitor compliance at assigned sites as related to IDEA 504 and ADE
• Perform assigned duties related to other functions of the job

Core Values:

• Excellencein all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
• Equityand fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaborationis an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrityis simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiencyis the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers as it relates to position in a prompt efficient friendly and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous cooperative working relationships with students staff and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping kneeling crouching standing walking and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity repetitive finger motion speaking hearing seeing (with correction) and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel odors dust poor ventilation workspace restrictions and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Updated 12/2/25