Breakthrough Public Schools · 4 months ago
2025-26 Special Education Compliance Manager
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBreakthrough Public Schools is a nationally recognized network committed to increasing educational options for Cleveland families. The Manager of Student Services: Compliance will ensure the implementation and assessment of special education compliance by assisting with IEP development and monitoring compliance with federal, state, and district mandates across all schools.
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Responsibilities
Build capacity within the school building to produce grade appropriate and student-focused special education services through the development of the Individualized Education Program
Establish and communicate clear deadlines for IEP development, annual reviews, manifestations, and other required team meetings
Interpret and communicate state and federal mandates to be implemented at the district and building level
Serves as a compliance coach for Special Education Lead teachers
Monitors timeliness for initial, annual and re-evaluation IEPs, providing support and guidance to IEP teams as needed to ensure compliance due dates are met
Electronic and manual monitoring of student sped records to ensure they are maintained at both central and building levels for compliance with federal, state and district mandates
Provides support service and follow-up activities as needed to individual staff, building staff, and Central Office staff related to special education compliance
Attends and facilitates all required team meetings, including IEP and MDR meetings conducted at the school and Central Office levels
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to write compliant IEPs
Knowledge of Ohio and other special education policies, procedures and programs
Knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, regulations, practices
Full understanding and mastery of IDEA
Excellent communication skills, especially with students and families
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Extremely high standards for student achievement
Ability to work well in a team
Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
Monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the mission and values of Breakthrough
Master's degree in the field of Special Education required
Valid Intervention Specialist certification in the state of Ohio required
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within exceptional student populations required; urban setting strongly preferred
Company
Breakthrough Public Schools
Our network of schools centers joy, curiosity, and individual growth, uniquely positioning Breakthrough Public Schools to cultivate a community of learning where all students thrive.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
KeyBank Foundation
2024-01-02Grant
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