Special Education District Services - Analyst - FTE

Overview of Position

This position is on a 260‑day work year calendar. The posting will remain open until filled, with first consideration given to applications received on or before July 19, 2026.

The Special Education Contracts Specialist provides critical budget, cost analysis, and fiscal control functions for the Special Education Department, supporting a multimillion‑dollar contracted services portfolio. This position manages the full lifecycle of the department's contracted services, including personal service contracts, non‑public agency agreements, interagency agreements, and purchase orders, from initial procurement and contract development through execution, invoice reconciliation, amendment, and closeout.

The Specialist monitors contract spending against budget, tracks encumbrances, identifies cost trends and variances, and prepares fiscal analyses and projections to inform departmental decision‑making and annual budget development. The Specialist balances daily operational demands—processing invoices, resolving vendor payment issues, tracking contract expiration and renewal timelines, and coordinating staffing‑related expenditures—while maintaining accurate, audit‑ready records.

The position works closely with Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, and Grants departments, as well as external vendors, service providers, and agency partners, serving as the department's primary point of contact for contract and vendor fiscal matters. The role carries significant compliance responsibility: the Specialist ensures that all contracting and expenditure practices adhere to federal and state Special Education law and procedure, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and that expenditures charged to IDEA Part B and other Special Education grant funding meet allowability, allocability, and documentation requirements.

The Specialist supports grant reporting, audit preparation, and corrective action responses as needed. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high‑volume portfolio with competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• 30%: Provides budget and cost analysis and controls for the Special Education Department.
• 30%: Coordinates and collaborates with Budget and Human Resources Departments and staff in other departments and schools to identify budget problems, resolve issues, reconcile funding and positions with available resources, and provide accurate and understandable reports.
• 30%: Provides instructional and informational documents used to develop or maintain the Special Education budget.
• 30%: Ensures the District is adhering to Special Education law and procedures related to IDEA and other special education grant funding.
• 20%: Prepares recurring fiscal control/cost reports.
• 20%: Develops cash flow and expenditure forecasts.
• 20%: Recommends budget adjustments and resolves problems/issues as program needs change, reviewing options for using different fund sources.
• 20%: Reconciles staffing with budget and Human Resources.
• 20%: Provides training, leadership and monitoring to other SPED Technicians and school‑based staff to ensure proper monitoring of school building expenditures.
• 10%: Responds to inquiries regarding assigned areas of responsibility as a representative of the Special Education Department.
• 10%: Serves as a resource to outside representatives involved in department operations.
• 10%: Works collaboratively with department supervisors to establish and maintain data for key performance indicators as it pertains to the fiscal responsibilities for Special Education.
• 5%: Attends and participates in regular meetings related to areas of assignment with budget staff, grants, accounting, and Human Resource staff as well as Assistant and Deputy Superintendent as needed.
• 5%: Compiles statistical information and data for estimations and reports.
• Other Functions: May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

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