Special Education Compliance Manager - Middle Grades (5-8)

Inspired Teaching Demonstration School • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Special Education Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining compliance for all students in the school’s special education program – specifically, students with IEPs or 504 plans. The Special Education Compliance Manager oversees all aspects of special education services, including student assessment, as well as legal and compliance requirements of public schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A firm belief and grounding in the philosophy and values of the school's mission is crucial for every employee. It is of the utmost importance that every member of the school’s staff believes that all children can learn and contribute to the vitality of their learning community. This combined with a deep care for all students is the foundation for our work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters in Special Education preferred.
• Current certification/licensure in Special Education.
• At least 5 years experience in Special Education.
• Strong skills in working with adult learners, giving meaningful and productive feedback.
• Deep commitment to reflective practice and an ability to give and receive feedback openly.
• Commitment to creating a school that provides an excellent education for students and a trusting learning environment for teachers.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias practices.
• Ability to thrive in an innovative environment and interest in building systems that support the school.
• Embodies a whole child mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the implementation of, and ensures delivery of appropriate accommodations and/or modifications for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Implements effective systems for special education staff to adhere to grade level planning expectations.
• Provides teachers with planning and tracking templates and resources and monitors their implementation.
• Collaborates with division Assistant Principals, Director of Special Education, and teachers via grade-level team meetings.
• Supports the referral process by participating in discussions regarding students within RTI/MTSS processes.
• Checks in regularly with instructional coaches, interventionists, and division assistant principal.
• Ensures successful transition of students from MTSS into special education program.
• Serves as the LEA Representative in IEP meetings.
• Arranges, updates, and monitors transportation services for students with disabilities.
• Develops positive relationships with parents of students with disabilities.
• Reviews SPED teachers’ progress report comments and provides feedback.
• Provides feedback on IEP goals and Present Levels of Performance (PLOP) statements.
• Sends out letters of invitation for IEP meetings and shares draft IEPs in advance.
• Updates 504 plans annually and completes triennial 504 re-evaluations.
• Reviews BIPs for all students, regardless of SPED status.
• Case manages students in nonpublic placement.
• Facilitates and monitors home health instruction for students as needed.
• Develops and manages transition plans for 8th grade students entering into high school.
• Serves as a tone-setter for the school’s special education program.
• Assists all staff members involved in the provision of specialized instruction and related services.
• Coordinates staff members ad hoc to address student issues.
• Supports the management, coaching and professional learning of Specialist, Individualized Instruction Supports.
• Assists in the development and implementation of local procedures and policies for identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
• Ensures case managers and applicable IEP team members are appropriately prepared for IEP/504 related meetings.
• Shares staffing recommendations on special education programs and assists in recruitment and selection of special education personnel.
• Coordinates with the Director of Special Education, Principal and other members of the school leadership team to plan and lead special education professional development opportunities.
• Observes and provides feedback to SPED teachers and SIIs through coaching sessions.
• Monitors student groupings and offers feedback as requested.
• Maintains Special Programs database and oversees the development and maintenance of all special education records.
• Adheres to mandated Federal, District and LEA timelines for student evaluation and family consent permissions.
• Ensures IEPs are compliant with federal and district regulations.
• Participates in mediation and due process activities, as requested.
• Monitors compliance based deadlines through proactive management of initial and re-evaluation timelines for IEP and 504 events.
• Creates, shares, and monitors shared calendars for timely scheduling and holding of 504 & IEP events.
• Prepares for weekly SPED compliance meetings by sharing updates and reviewing dashboard.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Principal, or Head of School.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
• Strong benefits package including health care (multiple plan options).
• Retirement plan (employer match available).
• Flexible Spending accounts.
• Supplemental insurance through AFLAC.
• Pre-tax public transportation/Metro benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree