Special Education Compliance Coordinator

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The Special Education Compliance Coordinator provides leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality special education services and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements. This position serves as SECEP's primary resource for special education compliance and works proactively to build the capacity of administrators, teachers, case managers, and support staff through coaching, consultation, professional learning, and technical assistance.

The Coordinator partners with school and program leaders to develop and sustain effective systems for IEP development, documentation, procedural safeguards, compliance monitoring, state assessment participation, and continuous improvement. Through job-embedded coaching, data analysis, compliance reviews, and collaborative problem-solving, the Coordinator supports staff in addressing complex student needs while promoting legally compliant and educationally sound practices. The Special Education Compliance Coordinator fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth by working closely with administrators, instructional staff, families, and stakeholders to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

As a member of the Central Leadership Team, the Coordinator supports the implementation of the SECEP Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development.

• Advises staff on federal, state, and local special education regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversees compliance reviews of IEPs, student records, Indicator 13 requirements, assessment participation, accommodations, and other special education processes; develops corrective action plans as needed.
• Oversees the maintenance, retention, and disposition of special education records and supports federal and state monitoring, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Reviews assessment and program data to identify trends, monitor compliance indicators, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Conducts audits of Section 504 records, accommodation plans, and related documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations, accurate implementation of accommodations, and timely completion of required reviews and meetings.
• Provides oversight and guidance regarding Section 504 compliance, including the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of accommodation plans to ensure students receive appropriate supports and services in accordance with federal regulations.
• Evaluates, monitors, and provides guidance on school safety plans, crisis intervention plans, and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, alignment with student needs, and implementation of best practices for maintaining safe and supportive learning environments.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and professional development to administrators regarding special education compliance, instructional practices, and student supports.
• Coordinates training related to IEP development, procedural safeguards, prior written notices, state assessments, accommodations, alternate assessments, inclusion practices, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP), and regulatory requirements.
• Develops and delivers professional learning on Virginia SOL testing requirements, including test security, accommodations, participation criteria, administration procedures, and testing irregularities; monitors implementation and provides corrective guidance to ensure compliance with state and local assessment regulations.
• Provides training and technical assistance to administrators, school testing coordinators, teachers, and support staff regarding Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) testing regulations, security requirements, accommodations, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with Virginia Department of Education guidelines.
• Collaborates with school administrators, testing coordinators, and instructional staff to ensure compliance with state and…