Elementary Compliance Specialist - YES Prep Airline Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

POSITION: Elementary Compliance Specialist

REPORTS TO: Campus Special Education Manager or Assistant Principal

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 25-26 School Year

COMPENSATION: $57,268 - $71,207

At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture. 

Some quick stats about us:

• 19,500+ Students
• 2,200+ Team Members
• 15 Secondary Campuses
• 11 Elementary Campuses
• 92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 88% First-Generation College Students
• Ranked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling, preparing, and leading Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, 504 meetings & LPAC meetings;
• Completing Special Populations paperwork, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, and LPAC documentation;
• Monitoring & supporting teammates in completing portions of student IEPs, and monitoring completion of feedback forms required for all Special Populations;
• Ensuring that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings, 504 meetings and LPAC meetings;
• Oversee Home Language Survey collection & review, support language testing & proper Emergent Bilingual program placement;
• Completing lists, forms, reports, and data submissions required by the Special Education, Section 504 & Emergent Bilingual programs;
• Complete applicable PEIMS submissions;
• Following procedures for progress reporting, folder documentation, parent communication, etc.;
• Maintaining thorough documentation of concerns for students in Special Populations;
• Attending relevant professional development; 
• Performing duties assigned by the campus Special Education Manager, Assistant Principal and Principal;
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of