What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Compliance Manager [SY25/26] position at Neighborhood House Charter School?
WHY NHCS?
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
What is the Special Education Compliance Manager role?
Reporting to the Director of Student Services, the Special Education Compliance Manager oversees, monitors, and audits NHCS’ special education processes and systems across grades K1-12. These processes and systems are driven by state and federal compliance regulations and include but are not limited to IEP/504 development, meeting facilitation, evaluation timelines, quarterly reports, and overall record keeping of special education paperwork. The Special Education Compliance Manager works closely with Special Ed. Coordinators, Principals, Case Managers, the Dir. of Student Services, the Data and Assessment Coordinator, and other school staff to maintain efficient and equitable org-wide practices.
The responsibilities of the Special Ed. Compliance Manager are shared in part with Special Ed. Coordinators and the Director of Student Services. As such, the task quantity and level of involvement of each core function listed below is to be established with the Director of Student Services upon hire.
The workplace location for this role is flexible, offering the option of a hybrid schedule. However, NHCS has designated in-person dates on the school calendar for events such as administrator onboarding, new staff orientation, and all-staff professional development. These required in-person dates may be shared with candidates during the application process.
Is this You?
We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
What is the Special Education Compliance Manager role?
Reporting to the Director of Student Services, the Special Education Compliance Manager oversees, monitors, and audits NHCS’ special education processes and systems across grades K1-12. These processes and systems are driven by state and federal compliance regulations and include but are not limited to IEP/504 development, meeting facilitation, evaluation timelines, quarterly reports, and overall record keeping of special education paperwork. The Special Education Compliance Manager works closely with Special Ed. Coordinators, Principals, Case Managers, the Dir. of Student Services, the Data and Assessment Coordinator, and other school staff to maintain efficient and equitable org-wide practices.
The responsibilities of the Special Ed. Compliance Manager are shared in part with Special Ed. Coordinators and the Director of Student Services. As such, the task quantity and level of involvement of each core function listed below is to be established with the Director of Student Services upon hire.
The workplace location for this role is flexible, offering the option of a hybrid schedule. However, NHCS has designated in-person dates on the school calendar for events such as administrator onboarding, new staff orientation, and all-staff professional development. These required in-person dates may be shared with candidates during the application process.
Is this You?
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field preferred.
- MA Special Education licensure required.
- Three to five years experience teaching Special Education in an urban public school or charter school setting.
- Background as special education administrator, including experience with upholding special education systems aligned to compliance standards and New IEP form standards, chairing Team meetings, and modeling an authentic student-centered approach to IEP development.
- Strong administrative management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a detail-oriented focus to achieve deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exemplary organization, data analysis, tech skills.
- Proficiency in utilizing Google drive and IEP software platforms.
We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.
