Manager of Student Services, Compliance (Special Education)

Breakthrough Public Schools Home Office•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Breakthrough Public Schools is seeking a Manager of Student Services: Compliance to ensure the successful ongoing implementation and assessment of special education compliance. This role involves assisting with the development and implementation of IEPs, coordinating and monitoring evaluation timelines, case conference committee meetings, and supplementary/related services. The Manager of SS: Compliance, under the Director of Student Services: Compliance, will play a central role in managing compliance across all schools by actively monitoring student records for adherence to federal, state, county, and district mandates. The position will provide individual support to special education teachers and ancillary staff at the building level, monitor IEP and related meetings, and document findings to ensure schools comply with all compliance-related rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to write compliant IEPs
Knowledge of Ohio and other special education policies, procedures and programs
Knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, regulations, practices
Full understanding and mastery of IDEA
Excellent communication skills, especially with students and families
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Extremely high standards for student achievement
Ability to work well in a team
Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
Monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the mission and values of Breakthrough
Master’s degree in the field of Special Education required
Valid Intervention Specialist certification in the state of Ohio required
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within exceptional student populations required; urban setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Build capacity within the school building to produce grade appropriate and student-focused special education services through the development of the Individualized Education Program
Establish and communicate clear deadlines for IEP development, annual reviews, manifestations, and other required team meetings.
Interpret and communicate state and federal mandates to be implemented at the district and building level
Serves as a compliance coach for Special Education Lead teachers.
Monitors timeliness for initial, annual and re-evaluation IEPs, providing support and guidance to IEP teams as needed to ensure compliance due dates are met.
Electronic and manual monitoring of student sped records to ensure they are maintained at both central and building levels for compliance with federal, state and district mandates.
Provides support service and follow-up activities as needed to individual staff, building staff, and Central Office staff related to special education compliance
Attends and facilitates all required team meetings, including IEP and MDR meetings conducted at the school and Central Office levels.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life coverage
Disability coverage
Paid Life
STD
LTD
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Holiday and paid time off offering
Training and development opportunities including but not limited to personal development, professional development, and team development opportunities