Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance

KIPP • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance serves as a critical support to special populations, faculty and school leaders, providing guidance in the areas of compliance and student data systems. This role collaborates closely with state speic staff, regional curriculum teams, and school-based personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality, individualized educational programs for students with diverse learning needs. By supporting effective teaching practices, ensuring adherence to legal and instructional standards, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and Texas State Education Law & Regulations, Section 504 Law & Regulations, the Special Populations Specialist helps advance the mission of KIPP Texas Public Schools—ensuring that every student has the tools and supportive environment necessary to thrive.
Position Summary
The Manager of Special Education Legal Compliance is responsible for leading and coordinating statewide systems that ensure legal and regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and equitable access to services for students with disabilities across KIPP Texas. This role oversees special education enrollment and records transfer, PEIMS reporting, TEA Complaints, Critical Cases, State Performance Plan Indicators and audits. This leader builds efficient processes to meet IDEA, Section 504, and state compliance requirements while promoting high-quality services and support for students, families, and campus teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years experience teaching with a focus on special education services
• Knowledge of MTSS, 504, and the 13 eligibility categories under IDEA and how they impact achievement
• Knowledge of content standards and assessments
• Experience in analyzing and implementing Federal, State and Local Special Education regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Outlook email

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Special Education Enrollment & Records Compliance
• Data Analysis and Improvement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Professional Development
• PEIMS & Data Compliance
• Other Duties

Benefits

• As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.
• KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees