KIPP DC · 2 days ago
Student Support Compliance Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $94K/yr
3+ years expKIPP DC is a network of schools dedicated to providing excellent education to students in Washington, D.C. They are seeking a Student Support Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding student support services. This role involves working closely with staff and school leaders to maintain compliance and support students with individualized education plans.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support and train case managers to abide by Idea and local regulations
Provide technical assistance to staff members in order to comply with the ADA and Section 504
Ensure student support services staff abide by IDEA and local regulations
Oversee compliance of student support services files (100+)
Own scheduling and holding IEP, SEP, Eligibility, and 504 meetings in a timely manner
Maintain 100% compliance in the special programs special education database system
Provide professional development and support to case managers (30+ teachers) to gather and analyze data (assessments, grades, observations, teacher comments, etc.) prior to requesting evaluations and input information into SEDS
Work closely with school psychologists and other related service providers to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner
Coordinate the implementation of accommodations on state and local testing in collaboration with school teams
Collaborate with the case manager and Director on due process actions
Participate and support KIPP DC attorneys and attorneys representing students with disabilities
Coordinate the dissemination and collection of Medicaid related documents to parents and other stakeholders
Coordinate the alternate assessment for students with disabilities
Provide technical support and training on the Special Programs system to staff (including case managers and related service providers)
Facilitate and Serve as the Local education Representative in all MultiDisciplinary Team meetings at their campus
Support case managers and/or chairs complex cases, including those with legal representation, as needed
Take comprehensive meeting notes and/or monitors notes taken by case managers; records dissenting opinions
Receive and review monthly reports on the status of outstanding IEP documentation
Ensure and provide technical assistance so that case managers have the proper paperwork for meetings and that the follow-through after the meeting is completed timely and efficiently
Ensure IEPs are compliant with federal and district regulations, goals are standards based and relevant for the individual student, and present levels of performance are appropriate and current
Facilitate data-based discussions to help the MDT design IEPs to best support student growth
Serve as the face of the student support team at your campus to all parents, school leaders, staff, and community members
Distribute weekly memos to school teams and facilitate department meetings, when needed
Facilitate small group and whole staff professional development on an as needed basis
Attend professional development workshops, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of current topics in student support services
Manage small and large scale projects as assigned by the Student Support Director of Compliance such as MSAA testing or Non public program
Serve as a full-time and engaged member of KIPP DC's staff, including activities like attendance to teacher/staff meetings, accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC's mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
At least 3 years of relevant special education experience and a master's in related field OR at least 3 years of special education case management experience
Experience teaching special education
Certified in special education or hold a master's in special education
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout a school
Preferred
Experience leading complex special education meetings (highly preferred)
Self-starter with customer service experience and relationship management skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurances
Various voluntary benefits
Employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
A 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
Up to 15 paid time off days
Up to 10 paid sick days
12 paid holidays
Paid Thanksgiving week break and winter break
Company
KIPP DC
At KIPP DC schools, students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become Washington DC’s next generation of leaders.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Verizon
2024-04-01Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Susan Schaeffler
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Justin Ellis
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-29
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