Compliance Manager of Special Education

Position Type:
Non-Affiliated Administrator/Compliance Manager

Date Posted:
8/29/2024

Location:
PCCS district

Closing Date:
Until filledPOSITION: Compliance Manager of Special Education
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

JOB GOALS:

The Compliance Manager of Special Education will support the Executive Director of Special Education with coordinating and managing the Catamaran System. They will support all compliance aspects as defined by state and federal guidelines. In addition, they will design and lead professional development sessions to increase the effectiveness of individualized education plans, identify the needs of students, and provide appropriate services in the least restrictive environment for our students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess an advanced degree - Masters or higher - from an accredited institution in Special Education with related coursework and/or experience in educational leadership, school administration and/or curriculum, or another related field.

At least five (5) years of full-time professional experience in special education.

Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate.

Must possess or immediately qualify for a Michigan Administrator Certificate.

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork and collaborative working relationships.

Ability to communicate a clear vision and to work cooperatively with colleagues to attain the vision.

Evidence of establishing working relationships that result in mutual respect.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.

Display excellent problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of federal and state educational mandates about Special Education.

Entrepreneurialism and resourcefulness, with the ability to deliver results in a deadline-driven, complex environment.

Commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational options.

Demonstrate a willingness to take professional risks to improve student outcomes.

Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in focused and general supervision monitoring activities

Conduct data verification and validation activities

Review and analyze validated data to determine compliance and any needed corrections.

Track the required activities in the Catamaran system, which include monitoring activities, correction planning, data verification, and data validation.

Analyze and interpret data in Catamaran that reflects the priorities of the IDEA 2004 and the State Performance Plan (SPP).

Collaborates with others to implement and maintain services following programmatic and regulatory requirements.

Manages assigned programs and/or services to achieve outcomes concerning program objectives.

Ensures compliance with legal, financial, and PCCS requirements.

Complies with state and federal statutes and board policies.

Evaluate staff as assigned.

Acts as a liaison between Building Administrators, staff, and the P-CCS Executive Director for Specialized Student Services.

Supports and assumes responsibility for administering local and state assessments (MIACESS), reporting results for students with IEPs, and data analysis.

Develops and contributes to the design and implementation of professional development.

Creates and maintains a safe environment for all students and staff.

Works cooperatively with other administrators in special education compliance, pupil accounting, facility use, and financial resource development.

Ensures that administrators, staff, and students comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative guidelines, and procedures.

Attends and participates in Board of Education meetings and appropriate committee meetings to support the work of the district and community.

Attends district and out-of-district special education administrator meetings and other State and County trainings/meetings as requested.

Works cooperatively with the Executive Director of Specialized Student Services to complete state monitoring outcome activities and ensure district compliance with all State and Federal special education requirements.

Collaborates with building and district-level administrators to create a positive school culture for students with IEPs.

Serves as a resource to the Executive Director of Special Education and other cabinet members as needed for the planning, developing, and evaluating services related to special education.

Incorporates equitable and inclusive practices for students and staff

Bending, lifting, and overhead work required

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Executive Director of Specialized Student Services may be assigned.

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education
Beginning Date: As soon as possible
Salary Range: Grade 9 $87,803 - $116,470

Method of Application: Two Step Process

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Updated resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
• Resume
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
• Two current letters of recommendation
• Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
• Copy of valid Michigan teacher/Administrator certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE: Open until filled