2025-2026 Special Education Compliance Coordinator

Job Title: 2025-2026 Special Education Compliance Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Special Education             
Dept./School: Central Office

Pay Grade: Administration

Term: 212 Days
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt
Date Revised: 11/17/22

Primary Purpose: The Special Education Compliance Coordinator provides direct compliance support for Florence ISD. The Special Education Compliance Coordinator ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the facilitation, coordination, and monitoring of special education ARD timelines, ARD document compliance, ARD meeting facilitation, archiving/filing ARD documents, IEP documents distribution to the guardians/parents, and overall maintenance of the special education audit files.

Qualifications/Certifications

Education/Certification: 

Bachelor's degree 
Valid Texas Teacher Certification
Special Education EC-12 Certified

Experience: 
3 of teaching students with disabilities and participation in ARD meetings

Special Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities: 
Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities 
Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities 
Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff 
Ability to implement policies and procedures 
Ability to interpret data 
Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all tasks
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills 
Proficient in esped, excel, Microsoft word, skyward, and google suite


Major Responsibilities and Duties: 
Program Management 

Informs campus-based special education staff and administrators of the timelines for IEP development, annual ARDS, evaluation timelines, reevaluations, MDR.

Manages the status of esped documents to ensure ARDs are legally compliant in all areas before archiving. Monitors all esped records for accurate student/programs counts.

Schedule ARD meetings and assist with establishing an agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, and establishing a set of guidelines for the meeting.

Facilitate ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate and collaborate effectively. Ensure each committee member has an opportunity to participate, resolve disagreements that arise, and keep the committee on task.

Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect to functions of the ARD committee meetings.

Implement and maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, Individual Education Plans {IEPs), student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.  

Conducts monthly IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district special education policies and procedures. Sends monthly compliance updates to the Director of Special Education.

Support student achievement ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to the IEP of individual students.

Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offer and implement changes when warranted.

Collaborate with teacher to address student achievement deficiencies focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.

Assist in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and IEP.

Instructional Support

Support the district's student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the special education program.

Use coaching skills to support staff, build capacity, and provide technical assistance.

Works collaboratively with the Director of Special Education to develop training based on compliance concerns.


Communication and Community Relations

 Establish and maintain a positive relationship with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities.

 Serve as parent liaison in matters pertaining to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.

 Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education and solicit support in realizing the mission.

Policy, Reports, and Law

 Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

 Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education. Make recommendations to improve program effectiveness.




Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals 

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse 

Lifting: Occasional light _lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) 

Environment: Occasional districtwide and statewide travel 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary : $53,195 - $76,548