Special Education Compliance Lead (Districtwide)

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Woods School District is seeking a Special Education Compliance Specialist to manage federal and state requirements across district-wide services. The role supports the Special Education Director in ensuring legally compliant procedures for IEP development, evaluation, eligibility, and service delivery.

The position emphasizes monitoring, audit readiness, data accuracy, and collaboration with administrators, related service providers, and outside agencies to uphold IDEA and Michigan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, leadership, psychology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Michigan rules, and compliance processes.
• Experience with IEP documentation, procedural safeguards, and due process support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IDEA and Michigan compliance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Oversee IEP timelines, evaluations, eligibility, PLAAFP, and goals.
• Manage safeguards notices, due process preparation, and dispute resolution support.
• Ensure discipline compliance and manifest determination procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate data reporting to MDE and district systems.
• Provide staff training on compliance topics and develop templates/checklists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Training & capacity building

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Harper Woods School District is seeking a Special Education Compliance Specialist to manage federal and state requirements across district-wide services. The role supports the Special Education Director in ensuring legally compliant procedures for IEP development, evaluation, eligibility, and service delivery.

The position emphasizes monitoring, audit readiness, data accuracy, and collaboration with administrators, related service providers, and outside agencies to uphold IDEA and Michigan