Special Education Compliance Consultant - Regional Professional Development Center

Southeast Missouri State University•Cape Girardeau, MO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Southeast Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC), housed at Southeast Missouri State University since 1996, serves approximately 84 school districts in the southeast region. RPDC personnel provide ongoing training for teachers and administrators. The Special Education Compliance Consultant provides professional development to Local Education Agency (LEA) staff and supports LEAs in implementing state and federal regulations for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including correcting identified non-compliance within 12 months of notification. The consultant collaborates with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), supports compliance with postsecondary transition-plan requirements, delivers training and technical assistance, and participates in monitoring, resource development, and regional and statewide collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a closely related field, with Special Education certification.
At least five years of experience as a Special Education teacher, school administrator, or Special Education Process Coordinator.
Knowledge of research-based educational best practices, especially instruction for students with disabilities.
Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Knowledge of Missouri Special Education Compliance Standards and Indicators and the Missouri State Plan for Special Education.
Understanding of the special education process and effective systems for implementing special education procedures.
Knowledge of IDEA procedures and Missouri eligibility criteria.
Knowledge of Missouri Learning Standards.
Knowledge of the Science of Reading and research on how children learn to read.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups in a variety of team settings.
Knowledge of Multi-tiered Systems of Support.
Knowledge of special education components such as Effective Literacy, Developing Quality IEPs, MAP-A, Standards-referenced IEPs, Post-Secondary Transition, Co-Teaching, and Differentiated Practices.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including experience facilitating adult learning.
Ability and means to travel regularly throughout Missouri.
Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, working in groups, professional verbal and non-verbal communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects using strong organizational and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide professional development to LEA staff and assist LEAs in implementing state and federal Part B IDEA regulations and correcting identified non-compliance within 12 months of notification.
Collaborate with DESE to support assigned LEAs in effectively implementing requirements for postsecondary transition plans for students with disabilities.
Deliver high-quality professional development to LEA staff using DESE-approved materials.
Attend professional development opportunities applicable to compliance consultant work.
Provide statewide, regional, or targeted training to LEA staff on compliance with state and federal IDEA regulations.
Provide training and technical assistance to assigned LEAs on policies, procedures, and practices related to federal and state IDEA requirements.
Support LEAs in developing and implementing effective special education corrective action plans.
Coordinate with DESE and districts identified with varying levels of placement and indemnification significant disproportionality.
Train general and special education administrators on compliance with state and federal IDEA regulations.
Provide training and technical assistance to regional districts identified by determinations as “Needs Assistance.”
Train, coach, and provide technical assistance to Missouri LEAs on the use of DESE-identified activities.
Assist compliance staff in the Office of Special Education with self-assessment training for LEAs before special education monitoring reviews, as requested.
Attend regional Local Administrators in Special Education (LASE) meetings to provide professional development and technical assistance.
Provide training and technical assistance to regional districts identified by DESE as having non-compliance or corrective actions resulting from a child complaint.
Collaborate with DESE on reviewing and revising compliance resources.
Participate in on-site monitoring reviews as requested by DESE.
Report data and consultant activities monthly.
Participate in collaborative planning meetings with other Regional Professional Development Centers and DESE staff.
Participate in developing and/or revising training modules, as requested by DESE.