[2026-2027] Special Education Compliance Coordinator - High School

KIPP NYC Public Schools • Bronx, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP NYC Public Schools, founded in 1995, is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. They partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools, supporting students from elementary through high school and beyond through KIPP Forward. KIPP NYC serves over 9,400 students, supports 4,700 alumni, and employs over 1,100 team members. KIPP NYC College Prep High School (CPHS), opened in 2009, provides a rigorous, college-preparatory program to over 2,000 students in grades 9–12 across two locations in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. CPHS offers extensive academic offerings, including 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, 17 Dual Enrollment courses, and 13 Honors courses, along with electives, clubs, and sports. The school also provides comprehensive college and career counseling, with 99% of students graduating high school and 91% matriculating to college. For the 2026-2027 school year, the high school will expand to an additional facility, transitioning into a Lower School and Upper School model, with new facilities including classrooms, science labs, gymnasiums, a commercial kitchen, cafetorium, rooftop play space, and dedicated art, music, and health rooms. The Special Education Compliance Coordinator ensures all special education processes and documentation meet federal, state, and district requirements. This role combines case management responsibilities with oversight of compliance systems, including IEP scheduling, documentation, and progress monitoring. The coordinator works closely with teachers, service providers, and families to ensure the timely, accurate, and legally sound implementation of IEPs.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience teaching students with exceptionalities
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved populations
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with guardians as stakeholders in the IEP process and adding or removing services as needed
• Flexible mindset with the ability to rise to challenges and work within dynamic environments
• Experience managing IEP caseloads and facilitating meetings
• Strong organizational, writing, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• New York State certification in Special Education
• Master’s Degree or higher in Special Education

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met
• Develop, review, and revise IEPs in collaboration with team members
• Ensure accommodations, modifications, and services are clearly documented and implemented
• Create, manage, and monitor the annual IEP calendar to ensure all meetings, evaluations, and reviews occur within mandated timelines
• Support case managers with the IEP process, including onboarding new staff, gathering information from content teachers, and providing feedback on upcoming IEPs to ensure they are high-quality and individualized for each student
• Track due dates for annual reviews, triennial evaluations, and progress reports
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and district policies
• Create IEP caseloads at the beginning of each school year
• Support the billing process at 6 intervals during the school year
• Create and distribute IEP teacher reports outlining student accommodations, goals, and services
• Ensure testing accommodations for all students with IEPs and 504 plans are up to date and accurate on PowerSchool
• Write and oversee the completion of progress reports aligned to IEP goals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and compliance documentation
• Apply for College Board testing accommodations for all 9th graders with IEPs
• Support with onboarding and schedule creation for Speech-Language Providers and other related service providers

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $136,704
• Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision
• Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability
• Employee incentives include an 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees