FY27: CFT Coordinator, Special Education Compliance

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 128 000 - 182 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a CFT coordinator for special education compliance to lead and coordinate efforts under the Department of Special Education Compliance. You will support implementation of IDEA, Section 504, and COMAR, coordinating with schools, families, and central offices to ensure timely and compliant IEPs and 504 plans.

The role requires extensive knowledge of federal/state regulations, strong data management, dispute resolution support, and the ability to provide

Qualificações

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, and COMAR.
• Experience with evaluation, eligibility, service delivery, timelines, and documentation in school-based settings.
• Ability to support investigation and response to complaints and assist schools in resolving concerns in alignment with legal requirements.
• Ability to support and prepare school-based staff for mediations, administrative reviews, and other compliance processes.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to support compliance monitoring and problem-solving at school and cluster level.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills for coordinating with admins, educators, related service providers, families, and central office staff.
• Ability to provide professional learning and technical assistance to school-based staff on compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with MCAAP/MCBOA leadership standards and the supporting services PGS; strong writing and oral communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate case management and facilitate problem-solving processes to support timely services for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with administrators, educators, related service providers, families, and central office staff to ensure compliant IEPs and 504 plans.
• Participate in IEP meetings, administrative reviews, and structured problem-solving processes to address concerns.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to schools and support compliance-related activities; assist with complaint responses.
• Promote proactive practices to prevent disputes and strengthen compliance at cluster and school levels.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Compliance

IEP expertise

Dispute resolution

Data analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in education, special ed, administration, counseling, social work, law, or public admin

Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the director of the Department of Special Education Compliance (DSEC), the CFT coordinator for special education compliance provides leadership and coordination and supports the implementation of federal and state special education laws and regulations, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), through a cluster and regional service delivery model. The compliance coordinator works as part of a cross-functional team (CFT) to support schools in ensuring compliance with special education and Section 504 requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating case management, facilitating problem-solving processes, and supporting dispute resolution to ensure timely and appropriate services for students with disabilities. This position collaborates with administrators, educators, related service providers, and families to support compliant IEPs and Section 504 plans. The coordinator participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, administrative reviews, and structured problem-solving processes to address concerns and ensure adherence to legal requirements. The role provides ongoing technical assistance to schools, supports compliance‑related activities, collaborates with central office teams, and assists with complaint responses while promoting proactive practices to prevent disputes and strengthen compliance. The CFT coordinator focuses on implementation and compliance support at the cluster and school level and works in a level?alike partnership with the Coordinator, Department of Special Education Compliance, Central, with each role focusing on its respective area of responsibility without a supervisory relationship, both working under the supervision of the director. Physical Demands: As required of the duties of the position. Special Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day or evening work such as occasional participation in evening, community meetings, board of education meetings, IEP sessions or professional learning events. Countywide travel may be required.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $127,566 and $181,559. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xwyi_JIdfkLq43bU4ct6ez8U3E2xauS3v2XSev33gds/edit?usp=sharing

Job

• Job Grade: N
• Organization: Offices
• Primary Location: Rockville
• Schedule: Full-time
• Working Months: 12
• Shift: Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 12:30:46 PM

Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations and IEP procedures, including the IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Knowledge of compliance requirements related to evaluation, eligibility, service delivery, timelines, and documentation within school‑based settings. Ability to support the investigation and response to complaints and assist schools in resolving concerns in alignment with legal requirements. Ability to support and prepare school‑based staff to participate in special education mediations, administrative reviews, and other compliance‑related processes. Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data to support compliance monitoring and problem‑solving at the school and cluster level. Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, educators, related service providers, families, and central office staff to support compliant practices. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and support school‑based teams. Ability to provide professional learning and technical assistance to school‑based staff to ensure understanding and implementation of compliance requirements. Knowledge or ability to quickly learn and apply the six leadership standards that have been established for MCAAP/MCBOA and knowledge of MCPS Teacher Professional Growth System and the supporting services Professional Growth System (PGS). Requires strong writing, oral communication, and human relations skills, including the ability to support documentation and communication related to compliance activities.

Preferred Required

• Bachelor?s degree from accredited college or university in any of the following areas including general education, special education, school administration, counseling, social work, legal studies, or public administration required.
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas: public school legal issues pertaining to state and federal special education regulations, student placement in special education programs, special education dispute resolution functions in a large school system or public sector organization.
• Five years of experience in special education compliance required with experience in leading teams preferred.
• Special education teacher certification and teaching experience would be beneficial.
• Certificate License: Membership in, or eligibility for, the Maryland State Bar preferred.
• Ability to obtain Observing and Analyzing Teaching I (OAT I) within one year of hire.