Compliance Manager

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee special education timelines across our network, ensuring accurate IEPs, consent forms, PWNs, and documentation in Special Programs. The role collaborates with campus APs of Student Success and Case Managers to maintain timeliness and compliance.

The position emphasizes strong organization, data reporting, and coordination with the Senior Director of Student Success to support equitable educational services for

Qualifications

• Experience with IEP/504 timelines and documentation.
• Knowledge of IDEA, OSSE policies, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain finalization and accurate entry of consent forms, eligibility documentation, and IEPs in Special Programs.
• Keep a up-to-date database of students with active IEPs and 504s, service hours, due dates, and case managers.
• Ensure all papers (PWNs, LOIs, evaluations) are generated, shared with families, and documented timely.
• Coordinate MDT scheduling, AED meetings, annual IEPs, and other required meetings under IDEA.
• Provide reports on service logs and accommodations for test administration.
• Support ESY data submission, attendance, and transportation requests as needed.
• Collaborate with campus APs of Student Success to ensure timely evaluations and documentation.
• Assist in training staff on Special Programs policies and OSSE requirements.

Skills

Compliance management

Records management

IEP knowledge

OSSE policies

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Compliance Manager

Network - Washington, DC 20001

Overview

Salary Range

$80,945.00 - $93,086.00 Salary/year

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Compliance Manager

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Department: Academic

FLSA Status: Salaried Non-Exempt (overtime eligible)

Reports to: Senior Director of Student Success

Compensation: $80,945 - $93,086 + Competitive Benefits Package

Join a collaborative team of educators and learners dedicated to preparing all students to live with compassion, global perspective, and the skills to create meaningful change.

The Organization

Mundo Verde was founded in 2011 as Washington, DC’s first “green” public charter school. Today, Mundo Verde serves over 1,200 students across two campuses. Our core pillars—bilingualism, hands-on learning, and sustainability, as well as our foundational commitment to a Beloved Community—guide our innovative educational approach, shaping confident kids who generate sustainable solutions. Our mission is to foster high levels of academic achievement among a diverse group of students by preparing them to be successful and compassionate global stewards of their communities. Families and staff are respected, valued, and included as essential partners in this thriving, inclusive community.

With the hiring of a new Executive Team, the launch of a new strategic plan, the completion of construction at the Calle Ocho Campus, and its fifteen-year anniversary in 2026, Mundo Verde is at an inflection point in its development as an organization. Mundo Verde seeks to build a team of mission-driven, compassionate, collaborative colleagues who will advance the school’s mission and chart the path for its next phase, as it becomes the most excellent Mundo Verde it can be.

Position Overview

The Compliance Manager is an essential member of Mundo Verde’s network-level special education team and is responsible for Mundo Verde’s effective coordination and full compliance with the special education timelines stipulated by IDEA, DCMR Chapter 30, and Section 504 of the Americans With Disabilities Act. This network-level role reports to the Senior Director of Student Success.

In collaboration with APs of Student Success at each campus, this role will coordinate the scheduling of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) for Analyzing Existing Data (AED) meetings, eligibility meetings, annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and other required meetings under IDEA. In partnership with campus-based teams, the Compliance Manager provides oversight to ensure all required paperwork, including consent forms, eligibility documentation, and IEPs, is accurate, complete, and finalized in a timely manner within Special Programs. The Compliance Manager will ensure Letters of Invitation (LOIs), Prior Written Notice (PWN), evaluations, and draft IEP documents are shared with families in advance of meetings and ensure all paperwork is appropriately documented in Special Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Records
  • In collaboration with APs of Student Success and Case Managers, leads the finalization and accurate entry of consent forms, eligibility documentation, and IEPs in Special Programs, ensuring all required components are complete and compliant
  • Maintains a continually updated database of students with active IEPs and 504s, along with service hours and levels, due dates, respective case managers, and other relevant program management data
  • Ensures that Special Programs are continually updated based upon OSSE guidance (progress report periods, calendar updates, etc.)
  • Ensures all Prior Written Notice (PWNs) are generated and shared with families and documented in Special Programs in a timely manner
  • Supports special education teachers and APs of Student Success by reviewing draft IEPs for accuracy, compliance, and completeness prior to finalization, providing corrective guidance as needed.
  • Collaborates with the data team to provide up-to-date reports on required individual student accommodations for test administration purposes
  • Provides reports to supervisors regularly regarding service logs and related service delivery
  • Develops and maintains trackers for monitoring initial service delivery for early childhood, including the completion of Child Outcome Surveys
  • Supports special education teachers in establishing deadlines for special education progress reports and collaborating with the data team to prepare mail merges
  • Provides support for Extended School Year (ESY) including OSSE data submission, attendance reports, and timely and accurate transportation requests
  • Manages transportation requests with families and OSSE
• Scheduling and Follow-Up
  • Communicates with families and case managers well in advance to schedule IEP meetings at a mutually convenient time and in compliance with IDEA timelines
  • Sends Letters of Invitation (LOIs) to families in advance of all meetings
  • Creates virtual meeting rooms and arranges for language interpretation as necessary
  • Maintains a year-long calendar of IEP meetings that is shared with campus-based teams and case managers
  • Coordination with evaluators to ensure evaluations are completed in a timely manner, including but not limited to receiving consent to evaluate forms, scheduling assessments, and scheduling evaluators to be in attendance at eligibility meetings
  • In collaboration with APs of Student Success and Case Managers, ensures all finalized meeting documents, including eligibility determinations, IEPs, and PWNs, are uploaded accurately and promptly into Special Programs following meetings.
• Compliance and Equity
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Student Success and APs of Student Success at each campus, ensures that Mundo Verde meets its legal obligations of timeliness and accuracy with regard to special education and completion of tasks as required by OSSE, including but not limited to Child Count and IDEA monitoring
  • Remains up to date on charter-sector, state and federal policies related to special education, early intervention processes, and multilingual students.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence and exceptional organization and communication skills in a diverse environment.
  • Supports Senior Director of Student Success with obtaining signed medicaid consent forms, maintenance of Medicaid service logs, Random Moment in Time Surveys (RMTS) audits, provider licensure, & other related documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • In accordance with the law and Mundo Verde’s policies, provides requested documentation to families and campus-based staff, including IEPs, Psychological Reports, etc.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Student Success, train case managers, related service providers, and other necessary staff in Special Programs
  • Support occasional family information sessions on special-education rights, evaluation processes, access to supports, and parenting skills.
• Support School Events
  • Expected to attend (when relevant) and support pre-planned evening events throughout the year such as Expo, family visits, celebrations of art and learning, etc. as needed
  • Expected to attend at least one family event a year such as orientation, prospective parent info sessions,