Special Education Compliance Coordinator - High School

🇺🇸In-Person - Bronx, NY$45K–$62K/yriJust now

K-12 Operations Special Education IEP Management IDEA Compliance Student Support Compliance Coordination

Role Snapshot

The Special Education Compliance Coordinator ensures all special education processes and documentation meet federal, state, and district requirements while managing a caseload of students with IEPs at a high school level. This role bridges case management and compliance oversight to guarantee timely, accurate, and legally sound IEP implementation.

Key Responsibilities: Maintain assigned IEP caseloads, facilitate IEP meetings ensuring legal compliance, create and manage annual IEP calendars to meet mandated timelines, and coordinate documentation and progress reports aligned to IEP goals. Support related service providers, manage testing accommodations, track due dates for evaluations and reviews, and assist with billing and College Board accommodation applications.

Skills & Tools: Strong knowledge of IDEA regulations, IEP development, and special education compliance; proficiency with student information systems (PowerSchool); excellent organizational and communication skills for coordinating with teachers, service providers, and families; ability to manage multiple timelines and documentation requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, typically in special education, education, or related field; 1-3 years of experience in special education case management, IEP coordination, or compliance roles preferred. Familiarity with federal and state special education laws and district policies is essential.

Location: In-Person - Bronx, NY

Compensation: $45K–$62K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

Position Overview:

The Special Education Compliance Coordinator ensures that all special education processes and documentation meet federal, state, and district requirements. This role combines case management responsibilities with oversight of compliance systems, including IEP scheduling, documentation, and progress monitoring. The coordinator works closely with teachers, service providers, and families to ensure the timely, accurate, and legally sound implementation of IEPs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

IEP Case Management:

Maintain an assigned caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met
Develop, review, and revise IEPs in collaboration with team members
Ensure accommodations, modifications, and services are clearly documented and implemented

Compliance & Scheduling:

Create, manage, and monitor the annual IEP calendar to ensure all meetings, evaluations, and reviews occur within mandated timelines
Support case managers with the IEP process, including onboarding new staff, gathering information from content teachers, and providing feedback on upcoming IEPs to ensure they are high-quality and individualized for each student.
Track due dates for annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and progress reports
Ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and district policies
Create IEP caseloads at the beginning of each school year
Support the billing process at 6 intervals during the school year

Documentation & Reporting:

Create and distribute IEP teacher reports outlining student accommodations, goals, and services
Ensure testing accommodations for all students with IEPs and 504 plans are up to date and accurate on PowerSchool
Write and oversee the completion of progress reports aligned to IEP goals
Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and compliance documentation
Apply for College Board testing accommodations for all 9th graders with IEPs

Management of Related Service Providers: