Special Education Compliance Program Lead

Connections-Education-4; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Connections Academy seeks a Program Coordinator of Special Education Compliance to drive federal/state compliance, support data management, and assist the leadership team with audits and district testing.

The role involves coordinating onboarding, enrollment workflows, and GO IEP processes, while ensuring equity and effective communication with families and educators across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field (or currently enrolled in a program).
• Georgia Clearance Certificate is required.
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education beneficial.
• Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require overnight travel).

Responsibilities

• Oversee Special Education Compliance Data.
• Assist the Special Education Leadership Team with audit reviews.
• Support professional development activities for case managers, teachers and school staff members.
• Manage and supervise special education case managers.
• Understand requirements and assist with district/state testing administration.
• Assist enrollment processes and document collection for students.
• Support hiring and onboarding of special education staff.
• Assist GO IEP organization and management, including onboarding/exiting students and resolving tickets.
• Perform other duties to support school operations and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Data management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field

Georgia Clearance Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Georgia Connections Academy seeks a Program Coordinator of Special Education Compliance to drive federal/state compliance, support data management, and assist the leadership team with audits and district testing.

The role involves coordinating onboarding, enrollment workflows, and GO IEP processes, while ensuring equity and effective communication with families and educators across Georgia.