Special Education Compliance Coordinator at Maya Angelou PCS SY 25-26

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview:

The Special Education Compliance Coordinator will serve as a cornerstone of our Special Education department, supporting compliance, programming, and staff supervision in alignment with IDEA and FAPE guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and have a deep commitment to students with exceptionalities in an alternative school setting. This position requires effective communication with parents, advocates, and attorneys while ensuring student-centered and legally compliant practices are maintained across the school.

Requirements:

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Leadership & Oversight:

• Provide daily supervision and coaching for 10–15 dedicated aides, ensuring high expectations, clarity of roles, and consistent implementation of IEP supports.
• Assign, adjust, and track dedicated aide coverage based on IEP mandates, student needs, and school-wide scheduling.
• Serve as the liaison between instructional teams and related service providers to ensure cohesive student support.

Compliance & Program Monitoring:

• Monitor all IEP timelines, reevaluations, and service delivery data to ensure full compliance with IDEA, OSSE, and DC charter regulations.
• Maintain systems for progress monitoring, student data collection, and the tracking of accommodations and modifications.
• Oversee the implementation and fidelity of IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) across instructional and support staff.

Communication & Advocacy:

• Communicate with families, guardians, advocates, and legal representatives in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner.
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings, MDTs, and manifestation determinations with preparation, documentation, and follow-through.
• Support families in understanding their rights and collaborate with team members to foster a proactive and inclusive environment.

Documentation & Writing:

• Draft “Prior Written Notices,” meeting summaries, and formal letters with precision and adherence to legal standards.
• Maintain pristine records for compliance audits and internal quality assurance reviews.
• Submit all documents, reports, and data following weekly, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.

School Culture & Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with general education, clinical, and operations staff to ensure full integration of students with exceptional needs.
• Model and build capacity around a strengths-based, inclusive approach to working with students in an alternative education setting.
• Participate in professional development, reflective practices, and leadership meetings to support school-wide growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field (preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Valid DC Special Education License or eligibility to obtain within one year
• At least 5 years of experience in special education, with prior leadership, coordination, or compliance roles preferred
• Expertise in IDEA, FAPE, ADA, Section 504, and DC compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff or leading collaborative teams
• Strong writing, data analysis, and organizational skills

Salary and Benefits

Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, we offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.