Compliance Specialist for Exceptional Student Education

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

Under the direction of the Director of Exceptional Student Education the job of a Compliance Specialist involves performing a variety of tasks monitoring the successful implementation of district initiatives and programs developing and updating district compliance procedures for the provision of special education services. The position is to assist with district and state program compliance and instructional leadership to ensure district compliance with state procedures and federal law regarding the referral identification IEP development placement and services provided to students in Exceptional Student Education.

Qualifications

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

Salary/Status

Specialist SalarySchedule/Full-Time

Workdays will be pro-rated based on the official start date not exceeding 240 days

Start Date

Determined by Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Audit federal state and local paperwork
• Collaboration with administrators teachers and District Office staff
• Implement systems and supports for timely special education reporting.
• Federal & state indicators to the SC State Department

• Provide written guidance and feedback to staff to support continual growth in the understanding and

  implementation of federal state and local regulations

• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding compliance issues
• Oversee and facilitate the Manifestation Determination Review process

• Oversee the use of the online state and local software management systems for special education and

  Section 504

• Provide on-going professional learning opportunities for staff
• Audit federal state and local paperwork
• Collaboration with administrators teachers and District Office staff
• Implement systems and supports for timely special education reporting federal & state indicators to the SC State Department
• Provide written guidance and feedback to staff to support continual growth in the understanding and implementation of federal state and local regulations
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints regarding compliance issues
• Oversee and facilitate the Manifestation Determination Review process
• Oversee the use of the online state and local software management systems for special education and Section 504
• Provide on-going professional learning opportunities for staff

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Knowledge to interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes knowledge of instructional technology and the ability to integrate it into all curriculums.
• Knowledge of human growth and development.
• Knowledge of grade level curriculum standards; knowledge of the science of reading.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support knowledge of classroom management technique and Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to Special Education.
• Skills to perform multiple highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include applying effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques and developing interpersonal relationships with pupils parents teachers staff and the general public outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events; routinely gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
• In working with others independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data requires analysis based on curriculum standards and organizational objectives; problem solving with equipment is limited.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include using appropriate teaching techniques; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; assessing students abilities and instructional programs; and working with other teachers to promote interdisciplinary studies.
• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions.

Education and Experience

• Masters degree in job related Minimum 5 years experience in field.

Certificates & Licenses

• Highly Qualified status and South Carolina certification in appropriate Special Education area required with a strong GPA in relevant coursework

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation
• May be required to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
• Prior to beginning employment negative tb test results must be provided

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data operating standard office equipment and the use of advanced technology
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office light traffic)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
• Must be on-call as a regular part of the job

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding and Employment Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As part of the pre-employment process candidates will be required to submit TB test results and complete designated employment tasks.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews internal documents representative job descriptions in similar districts and other state/federal agencies.

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Required Experience:

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