[2026-2027] Special Education Compliance Coordinator High School

Position Overview:

The Special Education Compliance Coordinator ensures that all special education processes and documentation meet federal state and district requirements. This role combines case management responsibilities with oversight of compliance systems including IEP scheduling documentation and progress monitoring. The coordinator works closely with teachers service providers and families to ensure the timely accurate and legally sound implementation of IEPs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

IEP Case Management:

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met
• Develop review and revise IEPs in collaboration with team members
• Ensure accommodations modifications and services are clearly documented and implemented

Compliance & Scheduling:

• Create manage and monitor the annual IEP calendar to ensure all meetings evaluations and reviews occur within mandated timelines
• Support case managers with the IEP process including onboarding new staff gathering information from content teachers and providing feedback on upcoming IEPs to ensure they are high-quality and individualized for each student. 
• Track due dates for annual reviews triennial evaluations and progress reports
• Ensure compliance with IDEA state regulations and district policies
• Create IEP caseloads at the beginning of each school year
• Support the billing process at 6 intervals during the school year 

Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and distribute IEP teacher reports outlining student accommodations goals and services
• Ensure testing accommodations for all students with IEPs and 504 plans are up to date and accurate on PowerSchool
• Write and oversee the completion of progress reports aligned to IEP goals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and compliance documentation
• Apply for College Board testing accommodations for all 9th graders with IEPs 

Management of Related Service Providers:

• Support with onboarding and schedule creation for Speech-Language Providers and other related service providers 

Qualifications :

• At least four years of experience teaching students with exceptionalities.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented mission-driven school culture.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved populations.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with guardians as stakeholders in the IEP process and adding or removing services as needed
• Flexible mindset with the ability to rise to challenges and work within dynamic environments.
• Experience managing IEP caseloads and facilitating meetings
• Strong organizational writing and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• New York State certification in Special Education.
• Masters Degree or higher in Special Education.

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70829 - $136704. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role NYS initial or professional certification and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidates years of experience certification and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:  

• Robust benefits include medical dental and vision. 
• Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks sick and personal days and an extended summer break. 
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement. 

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY your employment will be subject to review which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time