IEP Writer - Special Education –School Based

IEP Writer – Special Education – School Based
Job ID:

5827348

Application Deadline:

Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted:

Jul 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$51,500 Per Year

Job Details
Location: Tempe, Arizona

Job Description
About You
You excel at making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them, building buy‑in and engagement, and persuading people to take action to achieve results.

You have a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail.

You enjoy being a key part of a strong, positive and closely‑knit team that you can lean on for support, collaboration and share in each other’s success. You also have a great sense of fun.

You have the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions.

About Us
Established in 1874, we have grown to 23 schools, serving over 11,000 students with over 50+ languages spoken by our students.

Our organization is centered around our values and beliefs that our students are confident self‑advocates with interpersonal and critical thinking skills who productively and innovatively make a positive impact in their current and future communities.

We are proud of the family‑like culture that permeates our system. Our system boasts award‑winning faculty and principals, high achieving students, signature programs and unparalleled parental and community support.

We take our mission and vision seriously and we are committed to inspiring excellence in every child and every adult so that our students are prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. At TD3, you have an opportunity to change the world and life trajectory of more than 11,000 students.

Minimum Qualifications

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate

Extensive knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and best practices in special education

Experience developing and writing IEPs

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals and families

Proficient in using educational software and tools for data management and IEP writing

Essential Functions

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development

Create detailed and individualized IEPs based on assessments, teacher reports, parent input, and student performance data

Disseminate and collect classroom teacher information/forms needed for IEP

Ensure that IEPs include measurable goals, appropriate accommodations, modifications, and services

Update and revise Annual IEPs to reflect student progress

Provide teachers and parents with draft of IEP, based on the District IEP compliance checklist

Collaboration

Communicate with team members to schedule IEP meetings and conferences

Elicit parent input for IEP

Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologist, speech therapists, and other related service providers

Conduct and facilitate IEP meetings with parents/guardians and education staff to discuss and finalize IEPs

Compliance

Ensure all IEPs comply with IDEA and state regulations

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records for all IEP related documentation

Monitor timelines to ensure IEP meetings and updates are conducted within required timeframes

Complete Prior Written Notices after the meeting

Training and Support

Participate in all compliance and computerized IEP training as required by the District

Provide support to teachers and staff on implementation of IEP and understanding of special education laws and best practices

Assist in the development of school policies and procedures related to special education

Assessment and Evaluation

Review and interpret educational evaluations and assessments to inform IEP development

Collaborate with assessment team to ensure appropriate testing and identification of student needs

Perform other duties as assigned

Department
Student Success

Evaluation
Teacher Evaluation

Reports To
Director of Special Education or designee

Contact Information

Human Resources

3205 S Rural Road

Tempe, Arizona 85282

Phone: 480-730-7158

Email: human.resources@tempeschools.org

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