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KIPP Texas Public Schools · 2 months ago

Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of public charter schools dedicated to creating joyful and academically excellent environments for students. The Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance provides essential support and guidance in compliance and student data systems to ensure high-quality educational programs for students with diverse learning needs.

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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

Special Education ComplianceData AnalysisMTSS KnowledgeIDEA Regulations504 Law KnowledgeProfessional DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteOutlook Email