EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

District; Taos (NM); Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A local educational authority is seeking an Exceptional Programs Compliance Specialist responsible for ensuring regulations in Special Education are met. The role involves training and monitoring compliance across district-wide practices. A Master’s degree and valid teaching and administrative certifications are required. The position offers full-time employment with immediate starting dates. This critical role demands effective communication and a comprehensive understanding of special education laws and procedures.

Formación

• Master’s degree required.
• Valid teaching and administrative certifications are mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with Special Education laws and regulations.
• Train staff on compliance issues related to Special Education.
• Monitor district compliance documentation and procedures.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Knowledge of Special Education laws

Educación

Master’s degree

Valid teaching certification issued by NM PED

Valid administrative certification issued by NMPED

Descripción del empleo

EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Details

Job ID: 5234892

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 02, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Classification: Administrative Location: District

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A (215 working days 7.5 hours per day)

Position Summary: The Exceptional Programs Compliance Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Board of Education, Superintendent, and employees are following the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies including but not limited to the area of Special Education, Manifestations, Charter School Compliance in the area of Special Education while adhering to Taos Municipal Schools Policy and Procedures.

Supervision: The Exceptional Programs Compliance Specialist works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated district administrator. The Compliance Specialists work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Taos Municipal Schools district policies and procedures, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all current statutes and regulations/procedures related to Special Education, 504, Hearing Officer, Charter School Authorizer.
• Responsible for planning, training, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive system for auditing Special Education records, Manifestation Determination hearings, and Charter School records to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Works with Special Education teachers, IEP Specialists, Ancillary staff, and the Director of Exceptional Programs, Directors of Charter Schools, Counselors, Human Resources, Benefits Department, and Principals to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and procedures.
• Responsible for the training of District Case Managers on targeted goal setting and understanding of evaluative reports. Provides coaching to Case Managers to ensure proper training implementation during IEPs.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring of the due process paperwork district wide ensuring that all aspects of IEPs, and Student Manifestation Determination meetings are properly documented following local, state, and federal procedures and regulations (to include but not limited to goal setting, excusal forms, accommodation and modifications implementation and documentation, assistive technology, progress notes, special programs logs, special consideration forms, justification notice, prereferral from etc.).
• Addresses all areas of non-compliance and identifies strategies and procedures for district wide compliance and Charter School Compliance.
• Coordinates and implements trainings for LEAs in district, attends IEP and Eligibility meetings in role of LEA as needed. Attends IEP meetings to audit school site LEA representation in meetings.
• Responsible for implementing an educational program for parents and community on various aspects of the Special Education laws with a goal of fostering communication, understanding and trust between parents/community and school personnel.
• Investigates complaints from students, parents, and staff in Special Education and any that may pertain to Child Find regulations.
• Responsible for identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective active plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Works in concert with district administrators to provide one-on-one and group training sessions for Special Education teachers, ancillary staff, classroom staff, counselors, charter school staff, and district school site administrators on compliance and procedural issues and special education technology.
• Maintains, in conjunction with district technology staff, Tienet or approved Special Education software programs. Audits and monitors Tienet or approved software programs for data integrity and compliance with required reports.
• Assists in the preparation of local, state, and federal reports.
• Works with Tienet or approved software program employees to assist in the development of procedures and suggests program modifications/improvements that meet with regulatory guidelines.
• As needed, required to prepare weekly reports and submission of documentation to the Public Education Department or other regulatory agencies in fulfillment of any corrective action and/or audit deficiencies.
• Attends state meetings representing district in gathering information on State Standards, Federal Regulations and pertinent information related to Special Education, Student Discipline and Charter School Authorization.
• Serves as liaison for school district to local and state agencies in matters pertaining to Special Education, Manifestation Determinization meetings and Charter School Authorizer.
• Consults with parents and families of students who are enrolled in Special Education and any students who may be eligible under Child Find regulations.
• Collaborates with all other administrators and program managers in matters related to students with special needs, 504s, and Charter School Authorization.
• Serves on various district/state committees as requested.
• Assists in the adaptation of school policies and procedures including special education needs, 504 needs, Student Due Process needs, and Charter School Authorization.
• Required to follow board policies and procedures and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Valid teaching certification issued by NM PED (Special Education Preferred)
• Valid administrative certification issued by NMPED
• Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position

• The physical demand and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or restrain students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear, and speak. Administrator may require performing extensive work at a computer display terminal.
• May be required to break up fights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during their duties. The teacher may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students.
• The Administrator may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required