Special Education Compliance Lead: IEP & Audit Expert

Harper Woods School District; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Woods School District is seeking a Special Education Compliance Specialist to manage district-wide compliance with IDEA, Section 504/Title II, and Michigan Department of Education requirements. This role oversees IEP development, eligibility, safeguards, and data reporting to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services.

The position requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and service providers, plus training and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, education leadership, school psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• Knowledge of IDEA and Michigan special education rules and MDE expectations.
• Experience with IEP processes, evaluation/eligibility, and/or due process support.
• Proficiency with compliance data reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IDEA and Michigan Special Education compliance district-wide.
• Oversee timelines for evaluations, eligibility, IEP development, and service delivery.
• Support procedural safeguards, due process coordination, and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure district discipline compliance under IDEA, including FBA/BIP when applicable.
• Manage state reporting and data quality for compliance reviews and audits.
• Provide targeted technical assistance and training on compliance topics.
• Collaborate with administrators, school teams, related services, and outside agencies to support inclusion and services.

Skills

Legal & regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Case-file analysis

Project management

Communication with families and staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education / related field

Master's preferred

Job description

Harper Woods School District is seeking a Special Education Compliance Specialist to manage district-wide compliance with IDEA, Section 504/Title II, and Michigan Department of Education requirements. This role oversees IEP development, eligibility, safeguards, and data reporting to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services.

The position requires collaboration with administrators, teachers, and service providers, plus training and audit readiness.