Special Education Compliance Associate

School Mission
At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, a professional learning community of master
teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as
accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers
through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. With its clear mission and prominent location in
Washington, DC, the school serves as a model of instruction for students and training for
teachers, with the goal of becoming a leader in changing the way teachers are prepared and
supported and students are educated nationwide.

Job Purpose
The Special Education Compliance Associate is responsible for supporting the Special Education
Leadership Team in maintaining compliance for all students in the school’s special education
program – specifically, students with IEPs or 504 plans. The Special Education Compliance
Associate ensures that the school meets and adheres to deadlines and local and Federal
guidelines for special education compliance as well as legal and compliance requirements of
public schools under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
A firm belief and grounding in the philosophy and values of the school's mission is crucial for
every employee. It is of the utmost importance that every member of the school’s staff believes
that all children can learn and contribute to the vitality of their learning community. This
combined with a deep care for all students is the foundation for our work.

Essential Functions
The Special Education Compliance Associate is responsible for the following:
Special Education Systems & Student Services Support
● Arranges, updates, and monitors transportation services for students with disabilities,
including working with vendors and consulting with ITDS operations team
● Collects and screens SPED teachers’ progress report comments and shares high-level
feedback with special education leadership team
● Reviews and screens written documents (IEP, 504 plans) to ensure that documents meet
all requirements
● Sends out letters of invitation for IEP meetings, shares draft IEPs 5 days in advance and
provides Prior Written Notice when needed
● Sends IEP and 504 plan final drafts out to sign digitally
● Provides coverage support to classrooms (as needed) when general education teachers
attend IEP and 504 meetings
Intellect • Inquiry • Imagination • Integrity
● Provides coverage support to individual students (as needed) when a Specialist,
Individualized Support is needed in the event of an absence.
Special Education Liaison Support
● Serves as a champion school’s special education program by upholding the school values,
mission, commitment, and strategic priorities to support the special education team in
order to meet every child's needs in collaboration with families
● Adheres to the standards for implementation of local procedures and policies for
identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities inclusive of
considerations regarding the least restrictive environment; stays abreast of updates and
policy changes that impact compliance standards when necessary
● Follows up with case managers and applicable IEP team members before and after
IEP/504 related meetings and collaborates with team members to ensure next steps are
complete
Special Education Documentation, Recordkeeping, and Legal Compliance
● Successfully navigates the Special Programs database and supports maintenance of
special education records
● Adheres to mandated Federal, District and LEA timelines for student evaluation, family
consent permissions, and child find obligations; Stays abreast of all legal requirements
governing special education and their application to programs in DC
● Participates in mediation and due process activities, as requested
● Monitors and adheres to important dates and deadlines on shared calendars for timely
scheduling and holding of 504 & IEP events inclusive of related meetings (FBA, BIP,
Evaluations, Safety Plans etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Special Education Compliance, Director of
Special Education, Principal, or Executive Director

Qualifications