Special Education Compliance Investigator & Coordinator

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Department of Education seeks a State Complaint Coordinator to ensure compliance with IDEA and state special education regulations. The role manages the state complaints docket, investigates and resolves complaints between public agencies and families, and conducts site visits in Baltimore.

The position requires expertise in special education law, policy interpretation, and data tracking, with responsibilities spanning investigation, escalation decisions, and technical

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate, Master’s, or 36 post-baccalaureate credits in Education or related field.
• Five years of administrative or teaching experience in special education or related programs.
• One year of professional experience in complaint investigation-resolution or compliance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maryland State complaint docket and coordinate investigations.
• Investigate and resolve complaints between public agencies and families.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical assistance on special education issues.
• Apply laws, policies, and IDEA to complex compliance matters.

Skills

IDEA compliance

Complaint investigation

Policy and regulatory interpretation

Data tracking systems

Education

Juris Doctorate / Master’s in Education or related field

Job description

The Maryland State Department of Education seeks a State Complaint Coordinator to ensure compliance with IDEA and state special education regulations. The role manages the state complaints docket, investigates and resolves complaints between public agencies and families, and conducts site visits in Baltimore.

The position requires expertise in special education law, policy interpretation, and data tracking, with responsibilities spanning investigation, escalation decisions, and technical