Compliance Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Virginia Department of Education is looking for a Compliance Specialist to
support activities that forward the organization’s mission, specifically
described in the Department’s strategic plan to address the needs of students
with disabilities and other student services.

This position provides highly complex special education technical assistance to
local school divisions; provides consultation to school division personnel,
parents, VDOE staff, and other agencies and groups on state and federal laws and
regulations governing special education.

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of technical issues involved in special education regulations. Knowledge of legal principles and specific skill ability to analyze complicated issues, and to develop responses that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations governing special education.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex educational issues; to work collaboratively with colleagues; to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines; to present complex information to both technical and lay audiences; to work independently to produce reports, etc.; to coordinate work assignments with other pertinent staff; and basic facility with keyboarding and computer technology.
• Expertise in effective communication, both oral and written, along with the ability to successfully work with school administrators, parents and community members having an interest or stake in local special education programs.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college/university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree in administration, law, special education or other related field is preferred.
• Experience in the area of special education law, administration, or working with programs for students with disabilities and familiarity with other agencies that provides services to children with disabilities and their families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and resolution of special education complaints in accordance with mandated timelines, regulations and office protocols.
• Provide leadership in special education technical assistance to local school divisions, private schools, and others by working with a team of specialists to identify problems and solutions.
• Maintain updated status information on the office’s tracking logs on special education complaints, corrective action plans, and CAP implementation process.
• Assist in coordinating activities to the revision of the Virginia special education regulation process.
• Provide assistance to school divisions to develop and implement corrective action plans resulting from complaints or due process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees