Compliance Specialist - YES Prep Airline Elementary (Immediate Opening)

Job Description

POSITION: Special Populations Campus Compliance Specialist

REPORTS TO: Special Education Manager

POSITION TYPE: 11-month

START DATE: 26-27 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:

• 21,650 Students
• 2,600 Team Members
• 16 Secondary Campuses
• 12 Elementary Campuses
• 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
• 96% Hispanic & African-American Students
• 99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
• 85% 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.

THE ROLE
The Special Populations Compliance Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring students with in special populations receive the essential services and support they deserve. As a Special Populations Compliance Specialist, you will manage a caseload of students ensuring compliance with all regulations governing IEPs, 504 plans, and Emergent Bilingual (EB) procedures. Through meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and unwavering commitment to student success, you will help safeguard student rights and foster a culture of equity within our school system.

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

• Scheduling, preparing, and leading Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, 504 meetings & LPAC meetings for a caseload of students in Special Populations;
• 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;
• Supporting with Home Language Survey collection & review, collection of Parent Consent Forms & proper Emergent Bilingual program placement;
• Completing lists, forms, reports, and data submissions required by the Special Education, Section 504 & Emergent Bilingual programs;
• Completing applicable PEIMS submissions data entry and revisions;
• Following procedures for progress reporting, folder documentation, parent communication, etc.;
• Collaborating with school teams, Home Office Teams, parents/guardians, and external agencies to gather and maintain thorough documentation for students in Special Populations;
• Proactively identifying and addressing potential compliance risks;
• Attending relevant professional development; 
• Additional duties as assigned.

THE PERSON

We seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine t