Sahuarita Unified Schools is a vibrant district serving nearly 6,500 students in a mix of suburban and rural settings. The district features nine comprehensive brick-and-mortar schools, an early childhood center, and an online academy, making it a central part of the community. Located close to Tucson, Sahuarita offers the benefits of a serene, less congested environment while remaining conveniently accessible to the city.
Whether you're drawn to the tranquil desert surroundings, the strong sense of community, or the accessible amenities, Sahuarita Unified Schools offers a fulfilling and enriching environment for both educators and students.
Our Student Services Department is committed to providing top-notch professional development opportunities for our staff, both within and outside the district. We make sure our team stays up to date with the latest and greatest instructional practices, as well as all the relevant legal considerations. On top of that, we prioritize funding for exciting new curricular materials and top-of-the-line equipment to meet our students' diverse needs. Join us and be part of a department that's always ahead of the curve! Let’s work together to help every student succeed!
Title: Student Services Strategist
Date Available: 2025/2026 School Year
Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED
Contract Terms: 10 Months
Salary Classification: Certified Exempt - $70,000/year
General Statement of Responsibilities:
The Student Services Strategist works directly with the Director of Student Services and relevant team members collaboratively to enhance staff capacity with regards to MTSS, 504 and Specialized Programs as it pertains to district compliance, adherence to Best Practices and overall effectiveness across the relevant divisions of the department.
Essential Functions:
Instructional Coaching
-Serves as District point person for MTSS liaising with site coordinators and principals; supports relevant training initiatives.
-Serves as District point person for 504 liaising with site coordinators and principals; supports relevant training initiatives.
-At direction of Student Services Director, serves as a coach for special education instructional staff (In collaboration with site administration and general education staff) in their work to implement research-based teaching and behavior intervention techniques based on individual student data.
-Make recommendations on resources needed to meet students' Instructional and behavioral needs through tiered interventions (MTSS/MTBS).
-Coordinators with ADE on MTBS grant initiatives (if awarded by ADE).
-Observes classroom instruction and provides feedback to teachers/practitioners/instructional leaders.
-Assist teachers in creating meaningful data collection protocols.
-Assists teachers with data analysis and informed instructional planning.
-Other duties as assigned.
Site and District Collaboration
-Collaborate with site administrators, the Director of Student Services, SPLI Directors, and other members of the District Leadership team to develop and deliver targeted (specialized) coaching.
-Attends SUSD and other professional development opportunities and builds systems to share relevant training and information with staff regarding MTSS and 504.
-Collaborates with campus administration and staff to ensure that students with IEPs receiving general education instruction and specially designed instruction through the development of student specific schedules in alignment with their IEPs.
-Conducts periodic IEP reviews for comparison to classroom programming in order to ensure that IEPs are meaningful, appropriate, and implemented with fidelity; shares relevant information with practitioners, as well as site and department administration.
Qualifications:
A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
-Master’s degree in special education or related field
-Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate.
-Five (5) years of special education leadership experience, including IEP and 504
-Five (5) years of MTSS/Tiered Intervention experience.
-Demonstrated experience in creating, organizing, and training for instructional programs.
-Evidence of successful experience in communication with school system personnel, students, parents, and the community in promoting school-community relations
-Record of successful experience in working with a diverse population including students with linguistic and cultural variety and/or within the school and community
-Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education that meets the minimum qualifications
-Experience or training in both elementary and secondary education
Must hold the Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
-Valid Driver’s License
B. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to multi-task
-Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
-Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
-Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
-Ability to prioritize and organize
-Ability to exercise judgment in accordance with established procedure
-Ability to communicate with district personnel of all levels.
-Ability to work alone and as part of a team
C. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY
-Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team
-Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
-Willingness to adhere to policies and procedures.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan as much as one year in advance;
STRESS MANAGEMENT: Moderately stressful position with some time constraints and deadlines;
PUBLIC CONTACT: Interacts with employees, students, parents, and the general public;
EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with Governing Board policy;
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of Student Services
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person