Arizona Department of Education

Exceptional Student Services Section
Phoenix Location 

Salary: $73,000 - $74,800 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 08/04/2026

• The Lead State Performance Plan (SPP) and the Annual Performance Report (APR) Coordinator position will oversee the indicator collections for the SPP and APR.
• Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.

The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate

• Develop, research, write, organize, and coordinate the SPP/APR for annual submission to the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
• Will assist in other data collections in appropriately processing data for federal submission into the SPP/APR
• Timelines for this collection can vary wildly throughout the year and flexibility is crucial for availability as needed
• Provide technical assistance, professional development training, and develop training documentation on the SPP/APR
• Collaborate and gain feedback from internal and external stakeholders
• Supports the processing of PEA determination measures by contributing to analysis, coordination, documentation and presentation of data as needed for stakeholders and leadership
• Provides key support in the development and implementation of measures used to calculate and publish significant disproportionality, and assists in communicating and representing this work
• Coordinate IDEA Section 618 data collections, including Dispute Resolution reporting, and assist with the annual Maintenance of Effort (MOE) submission
• Review, validate, and analyze data to ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements and timelines

Knowledge in:
• Federal and State laws and implementing regulations in the area of special education
• Principles and practices of data analysis and processing
• Principles and practices of assessment
• Federal reporting requirements under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• State reporting requirements through Arizona Education Data Standards (AzEDS)
• Applicants must have experience in the field of special education.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field to work assignment.

Skills in:
• Program evaluation
• Data collection analysis and recording
• Oral and written communication
• Public speaking
• Public relations
• Project development and implementation
• Technical writing and editing
• Problem-solving

Ability to:
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize
• Derive conclusions from existing data
• Make decisions independently with available knowledge and resources
• Lead small and large groups with successful outcomes
• Provide professional development to small and large groups
• Develop content based on needs for professional development purposes
• Communicate and break down information to variety of stakeholder groups

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• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Driver’s License Requirements.
• All employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing Human.Resources@azed.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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