Special Education Compliance Associate

School Mission

At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, a professional learning community of master teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. With its clear mission and prominent location in Washington, DC, the school serves as a model of instruction for students and training for teachers, with the goal of becoming a leader in changing the way teachers are prepared and supported and students are educated nationwide.

The Special Education Compliance Associate is responsible for supporting the Special Education Leadership Team in maintaining compliance for all students in the school’s special education program – specifically, students with IEPs or 504 plans. The Special Education Compliance Associate ensures that the school meets and adheres to deadlines and local and Federal guidelines for special education compliance as well as legal and compliance requirements of public schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

A firm belief and grounding in the philosophy and values of the school's mission is crucial for every employee. It is of the utmost importance that every member of the school’s staff believes that all children can learn and contribute to the vitality of their learning community. This combined with a deep care for all students is the foundation for our work.

• The Special Education Compliance Associate is responsible for the following
• Special Education Systems & Student Services Support
• Arranges, updates, and monitors transportation services for students with disabilities, including working with vendors and consulting with ITDS operations team
• Collects and screens SPED teachers’ progress report comments and shares high-level feedback with special education leadership team
• Reviews and screens written documents (IEP, 504 plans) to ensure that documents meet all requirements
• Sends out letters of invitation for IEP meetings, shares draft IEPs 5 days in advance and provides Prior Written Notice when needed
• Sends IEP and 504 plan final drafts out to sign digitally
• Provides coverage support to classrooms (as needed) when general education teachers attend IEP and 504 meetings
• Intellect
  • Inquiry
  • Imagination
  • Integrity
• Provides coverage support to individual students (as needed) when a Specialist, Individualized Support is needed in the event of an absence.
• Special Education Liaison Support
• Serves as a champion school’s special education program by upholding the school values, mission, commitment, and strategic priorities to support the special education team in order to meet every child's needs in collaboration with families
• Adheres to the standards for implementation of local procedures and policies for identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities inclusive of considerations regarding the least restrictive environment; stays abreast of updates and policy changes that impact compliance standards when necessary
• Follows up with case managers and applicable IEP team members before and after IEP/504 related meetings and collaborates with team members to ensure next steps are complete
• Special Education Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Legal Compliance
• Successfully navigates the Special Programs database and supports maintenance of special education records
• Adheres to mandated Federal, District and LEA timelines for student evaluation, family consent permissions, and child find obligations;
  Stays abreast of all legal requirements governing special education and their application to programs in DC
• Participates in mediation and due process activities, as requested
• Monitors and adheres to important dates and deadlines on shared calendars for timely scheduling and holding of 504 & IEP events inclusive of related meetings (FBA, BIP, Evaluations, Safety Plans etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Special Education Compliance, Director of Special Education, Principal, or Executive Director

• Bachelor’s degree…