IEP Compliance Specialist

Pay Grade:                N (Exempt Salary System)                

Department:             Special Services         

Accountable to:         Director of Special Services 

FLSA Status:              Exempt

Calendar:                   261 Days

Creation/Revision Date:       February 13, 2025

Class Summary:

Under general direction, incumbent(s) works in partnership with the Special Services Department staff and Special Education Teachers to ensure Individualized Education Program (IEP) Compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in the management of the timeline and paper work compliance process and be a supportive partner in the completion of required paper work and accurate reporting of IEP and evaluation documentation to the District.
• Be responsible for onboarding new special education teachers with regard to the writing of IEPs.
• Conduct regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, Medicaid requirements, and District special education policies and procedures.
• Serve as a support and direct point of contact for teachers with questions regarding IEP compliance.
• Generate and provide monthly reports to the Special Services Director including but not limited to a reconciliation report between the District student information system and IEP program to identify areas needing support.
• Ensure IEPs meet all legal requirements and are implemented correctly.
• Provide guidance to Special Services staff in areas of IEP Compliance.
• Conduct training for staff on IEP compliance and best practices.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications.  In addition, verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, or related field
• Three years of teaching experience
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Teaching certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Masters’ degree in Special Education, Education, or related field

Knowledge and Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Applying policies, procedures, rules and regulations established for the District;
• Maintaining high standards and expectations;
• Maintaining positive relationships;
• Interpreting various data and determining next steps;
• Handling confidentiality regarding sensitive issues;
• Analyzing data and compiling and presenting materials;
• Making recommendations to multiple audiences based on research and data;
• Making independent decisions;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Using computers and software applications;
• Knowledgeable of the laws and regulations governing special needs education;
• Applying and implementing policies and procedures for special services and programs as they apply to the Individual Education Plan;
• Engaging and encouraging interpersonal communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students. For information regarding discrimination grievance or complaint procedures contact the Executive Director for Human Resources at 602.347.2801.

Salary : $63,061 - $85,132