Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator

Tulsaschools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator to ensure adherence to IDEA and other regulations. The role reports to the Director of Compliance and supports school teams with training, audits, and guidance to sustain compliance and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), at least three years of teaching in special education, Oklahoma certification, and a valid driver's license;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in special education.
• Oklahoma teaching certification in special education required at hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district compliance with IDEA and state/federal laws governing special education.
• Conduct regular audits of IEP documents and processes for compliance.
• Monitor timelines for IEP development, evaluations, and reevaluations to prevent violations.
• Provide training and technical assistance on IDEA requirements and compliance protocols.
• Analyze special education compliance data to identify trends and improvements.
• Serve as liaison between the district and state agencies on compliance matters.

Skills

IDEA knowledge

Compliance auditing

Data analysis

Training facilitation

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator

Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education/experience and/or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position, please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

Position Summary

The Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator ensures the district'sadherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other state and federalregulations governing special education. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, theCoordinator monitors, audits, and verifies that special education services and documentation

meet legal requirements, and provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to school-based teams to sustain compliance and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This isa non-supervisory professional role.

Key Functions

• Ensure district compliance with IDEA and other applicable federal and state lawsgoverning special education.
• Conduct regular audits of Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents andprocesses to verify compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor timelines and processes for IEP development, evaluations, and reevaluations toprevent compliance violations.
• Provide training and technical assistance to school-based teams on IDEA requirements,compliance protocols, and best practices.
• Analyze special education compliance data to identify trends and recommendimprovements.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and state agencies on compliance matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience in special education.
• Lead teacher experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Oklahoma teaching certification in special education required, held at the time of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of IDEA and the state-adopted special education records systemand associated regulations.
• Expertise in compliance auditing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and training-facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and recommend actionableimprovements.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for data management and documentation.

About Our District:

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.