Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Compliance/Records Specialist

Prepared By: Dr. Sheila Lockett

Prepared Date: June 6 2018

Approved By: June 6 2018 Charles Lowder

SUMMARY

Reports to the Special Education Supervisor of Instruction; ensures instructional and appraisal compliance with federal state and local special education policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting established department and school system goals.
• Adheres to guidelines and procedures for assurance of departmental compliance with federal and state
• Reviews reports required by federal state and local
• Provides assistance and training to school personnel instructional staff and pupil appraisal staff as needed regarding compliance issues.
• Assists the preparation of educational reports compliance documents and codespondences related to compliance of pupil appraisal documents.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the School Board (such as the discipline policy) as well as the rules and regulations mandated by federal and state laws.
• 1s making progress toward achieving objectives in the Professional Growth
• Maintains accurate records and reports and forwards these to appropriate authorities upon
• Monitors compliance of assigned special education records.
• Monitors timelines and other required components of pupil appraisal evaluations and/or IEPs.
• Collaborates with other departments to assure proper procedures regarding compliance issues are conveyed to all staff.
• Communicates effectively with school personnel and special education staff regarding compliance issues to assure appropriate delivery of services to students.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in special education and keeps other appropriate school personnel
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE

• masters degree in school psychology social work or speech pathology with certification by the State Department of Education as a qualified examiner or other special education certification.
• Five years of supervised experience in one area of special education or pupil
• Certification by the State Department of Education in as least one area of special education or pupil appraisal. Thorough knowledge of Bulletin 1706 and the pupil appraisal and handbooks.
• Five years of supervised experience in one area of special education or pupil appraisal; thorough knowledge of Bulletin 1706 and pupil appraisal and handbooks.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individuals ability and level of understanding.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence information relative to the individual case.
• Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient
• Ability to treat al information in a confidential
• Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Caddo Parish School employees community agencies and the public.
• Neat well-groomed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty dishonesty engagement acts that are contrary to CPSB policy unlawful activities or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Special Education Supervisor of Pupil Appraisal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

191 days or as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy in Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

acknowledge awareness of responsibilities and evaluation criteria. acknowledge that information relative to salary benefits and length of workday has been received and explained to me.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority