KIPP NYC ยท 2 months ago
Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance
Houston, TX, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of public charter schools dedicated to creating joyful and academically excellent educational environments. The Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal and instructional standards for students with disabilities, overseeing enrollment, records transfer, and data reporting to support high-quality educational programs.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead and manage standardized procedures for identifying, enrolling, and tracking students with disabilities, ensuring adherence to IDEA and TEA timelines
Oversee transfer of special education records and coordinate timelines for ARD/IEP implementation and evaluation
Ensure accurate and timely communication with campus, regional, and network stakeholders to guarantee continuity of FAPE
Support placement decisions in collaboration with regional teams for students requiring self-contained or low-incidence programming
Analyze school data including MTSS, 504, and ARD compliance to inform school based support and assistance
Analyze student data, to inform compliance decisions and interventions
Recognize patterns in student performance data and make recommendations for professional development and instructional improvements
Use data to identify and support the academic needs of special populations students
Monitor ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel, including supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e., all IEPs, BIPs, Transition, Transportation etc.)
Cultivate the trust of all key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and administrators, to support student success
Maintain productive working relationships with other internal departments and lead troubleshooting efforts when issues arise with special populations
Co-facilitate professional development sessions focused on compliance and best practices for special populations
Support/provide monthly PD, newsletter input, communication, to provide ongoing coaching and guidance to the school-based staff
Develop and deliver training on organization structures, processes, and procedures necessary for compliance
Collaborate with the Senior Director of Compliance and school staff to resolve TEA complaints
Ensure that IEPs, other special education documentation, and 504 plans are compliant with federal, state, and district regulations
Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss student progress
Direct special education components of PEIMS reporting, ensuring accurate coding, service tracking, and adherence to TEA deadlines
Implement data validation and monitoring systems to prevent compliance risks and funding loss
Provide training and support to campus and regional teams on special education coding and reporting expectations
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Special Populations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years experience teaching with a focus on special education services
Knowledge of MTSS, 504, and the 13 eligibility categories under IDEA and how they impact achievement
Knowledge of content standards and assessments
Experience in analyzing and implementing Federal, State and Local Special Education regulations, policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Outlook email
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision options
Life insurance
Disability plans
Company
KIPP NYC
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC operates 18 schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and supports alumni through its signature KIPP Forward program, as part of the national network of KIPP Public Schools.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeff Li
Co-Founder and Teacher
Joseph Negron
Co-Founder, KIPP Beyond Middle School
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