Lexington County School District One ยท 1 week ago
Federal Compliance Specialist 2026-2027
Lexington, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLexington County School District One is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for students, and they are seeking a Federal Compliance Specialist to provide administrative support for the special education system and 504 processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines while collaborating with school personnel and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students
Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively
Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment
Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities
Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information
Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required
Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials
Compiles and transmits to the district office copies of the due process forms with all related paperwork for IEP and 504 meetings
Receives referral paperwork to compile due process packets for initial referrals for special education and 504s
Compiles and maintains original special education and 504 student files and all related information
Serves as liaison between parents of special education and 504 students and school staff in matters relating to special education and 504s
Using the mandated special education and 504 computer system, maintains current databases on all special education and 504 students. This is essential for district office and school reporting
Schedules all special education IEP and 504 meetings inviting key personnel as required by state and federally mandated law for each particular disability of students. Coordinates and compiles the paperwork required for each specific meeting as mandated by state and federal law
Requests medical information, schedules Clinics for Preschoolers (if applicable), and keeps records of all referrals for testing from psychologists
Assists the occupational therapist, physical therapist, vision impaired teacher, hearing impaired teacher, and school nurse with data on students
Works with outside agencies such as the Department of Mental Health, Department of Social Services, etc. as needed
Monitors all special education and 504 paperwork for compliance with state and federal mandated laws
Maintains class list/caseloads for special education and 504 students. Maintains detailed records of meetings on each student
Maintains special education and 504 paperwork
Effectively uses personal technology devices and software applications for the management of pertinent information and communication
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two year degree; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must have current government issued identification
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies
Must be able to access reliable transportation
Personal computer experience required
Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory
Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group
Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines
Computer literacy required
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations
Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities
Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties
Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public
Physical demands are restricted to work requiring occasional lifting and moving of items up to twenty-five pounds
The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision
Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours
Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment
Conducts duties in an office environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions
Requires ability to provide constant attention, conduct detailed data entry tasks and meet deadlines
Job requires operation of standard office and technology equipment
Occasional travel is required; no overnight travel required
Preferred
Prior office experience preferred
Company
Lexington County School District One
Lexington High School is a public high school in Lexington, South Carolina that provides education for ninth through twelfth grades.
Founded in 2000
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Butler
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Thomas E. Rivers, Jr.
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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