Network Compliance Manager - Special Education & Federal Programs (March Start)

Sun Valley Academy•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$62,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Network Compliance Manager, you will provide systems-level compliance leadership across the network's three Arizona charter LEAs. In this critical role, you will ensure IDEA compliance and oversee federal program requirements while supporting campuses with consistent procedures, documentation systems, and training. Reporting directly to the CEO (or designee), you will focus approximately 70% on Special Education compliance and 30% on Federal Programs compliance (Title II, Title III, Title IV). This is not a direct-instruction role and does not include fiscal drawdowns or budget coding responsibilities; those functions are managed by the finance team. You will serve as the network's compliance lead-maintaining timelines, strengthening documentation quality, supporting audit readiness, and proactively mitigating compliance risk across campuses.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of IDEA requirements, IEP development and implementation, and evaluation/reevaluation processes.
Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines across campuses with strong tracking systems. Skilled in conducting file reviews and translating findings into practical corrective action.
Ability to facilitate meetings and communicate compliance expectations clearly and respectfully to families and staff.
Working knowledge of federal programs compliance concepts (Title II/III/IV) and audit-readiness practices.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and student-centered problem solving.
Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and comfort learning student information and special education management systems.
Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred).
Three (3) or more years of experience in special education case management, compliance, program coordination, or related leadership role.
Demonstrated knowledge of special education laws and ability to serve as the LEA representative at IEP meetings.
Experience developing or using compliance tracking systems and procedures.
Ability to travel locally between campuses and attend occasional evening meetings.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze student data and use it to drive instructional decisions.

Nice To Haves

Arizona certification in special education, administration, school psychology, or related field.
Experience supporting charter schools and/or multi-site LEA environments.
Experience preparing for or responding to ADE/ESS monitoring, corrective actions, or compliance reviews.
Experience with federal programs compliance (Title II/III/IV) and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Experience working in a charter school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a network-wide compliance calendar for annual IEPs, initial evaluations, triennial reevaluations, transfer IEPs, and progress reporting timelines.
Review IEPs and evaluation documentation for incoming and transferring students to ensure continuity of services and compliant documentation.
Serve as the LEA representative at IEP meetings as needed, particularly for complex cases, placement decisions, or conflict prevention.
Conduct routine internal file audits and provide clear corrective feedback to ensure high-quality IEPs, required notices/consents, service logs, and documentation are complete and timely.
Support evaluation and reevaluation processes, coordinating with school psychologists, evaluators, and related service providers.
Monitor service delivery fidelity, including minutes tracking, related services documentation, and progress reports; proactively flag compliance risks.
Oversee contracted related services (e.g., speech-language services) to ensure timely service provision and alignment with IEP requirements.
Develop and maintain network-wide procedures, templates, and compliance training to ensure consistency across campuses.
Support discipline-related special education compliance, including manifestation determinations when applicable.
Prepare the network for Arizona Department of Education Exceptional Student Services (ADE/ESS) monitoring and lead corrective action planning as needed.
Maintain a federal programs compliance calendar (annual/semester/quarterly) for Title II, Title III, and Title IV planning, documentation, and evaluation requirements.
Coordinate the annual program planning cycle in collaboration with school leaders and finance (e.g., needs assessment inputs, allowable activities documentation, program narratives).
Ensure required stakeholder engagement and program documentation is completed and filed (e.g., professional development plans, language support plans, program goals and measures).
Conduct periodic implementation checks to confirm activities and services align to approved plans and required documentation is maintained (time-and-effort documentation where applicable, vendor/service records, inventory/asset documentation as needed).
Prepare federal programs documentation for audit and monitoring readiness; partner with finance on budget alignment and reporting without performing drawdowns or coding.
Support network leaders and principals with training on compliance expectations tied to Title-funded activities.