Charter School SpEd Compliance Monitor

Charter School SpEd Compliance Monitor

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Charter School SpEd Compliance Monitor

Salary

$84,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01970-PrnCnslt-SQS-0824

Department

Department of Education

Division

School Quality & Support

Opening Date

09/27/2024

Closing Date

10/28/:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Hybrid- will travel to Denver office as needed

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Colorado Department of Education - What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting the public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Description of Job

This position is only open to current Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.

Job Overview:

The Charter School Special Education Compliance Monitor will play a pivotal role in ensuring that charter schools and charter authorizers adhere to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children's Education Act (ECEA). This individual will be responsible for managing and facilitating statewide monitoring processes, including compliance reviews, monitoring data, and site visits, with a focus on charter schools. They will serve as a content expert on special education rules and processes and help lead and develop professional learning on the application of such requirements within schools of choice.

The position will reside within the Schools of Choice Unit and be a key team member of the Charter School Office. While operating within this office, the position will also serve as a purposeful staff link between the Schools of Choice (SOC) and Exceptional Student Services units(ESSU) in order to leverage the institutional expertise as well as the outreach and engagement opportunities presented by both offices. The charter school special education compliance monitor will also serve as a content expert and lead the technical assistance work within the General Supervision and Monitoring Team of ESSU related to special education policy, practice, and procedure applied to students enrolling/seeking to enroll within schools of choice. The position may also serve, at times, as a liaison with the licensing department.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a content expert on IDEA and Exceptional Children's Education Act rules related to special education within schools of choice and help support Office of Special Education monitoring and technical assistance activities related to school choice as part of the General

Supervision and Monitoring Team.

Provide technical assistance and support to CDE colleagues and special education administrators/educators on compliance with special education law, regulation, and processes consistent with IDEA and ECEA.

Review, evaluate, and provide technical feedback on Comprehensive Program plans developed by Administrative Units as they relate to school choice to determine strengths and weaknesses as part of required monitoring processes.

Review special education data and State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report ( SPP/APR) Indicators to determine compliance and areas of need for schools, districts, and administrative units - as may be applicable. Provide feedback and recommendations to AU special education directors.

Develop applicable sections of preliminary monitoring reports.

Implement Corrective Action Plans related to General Supervision and Monitoring as related to school choice findings.

Consult with appropriate AU personnel regarding monitoring, findings, and ongoing support if needed, to be in compliance with rules and statute.

Train AU personnel on monitoring resources, requirements, processes and procedures. Develop targeted materials related to school choice topics.

Manage multiple monitoring audits, effectively track audit actions/deliverables, as well as complete assignments within prescribed deadlines.

Develop rubrics, matrices, and other resources to guide/inform the monitoring process as it relates to school choice.

Provide technical consultation to the ESSU data supervisor in analyzing data collections to inform general supervision and monitoring activities and the completion of the SPP/APR report. Provide technical consultation to the Schools of Choice Senior Policy Consultant to analyze charter school enrollment patterns over time to inform monitoring and public report development.

Policy Development: Assist in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines related to special education compliance and student support services, with consideration for the unique needs and characteristics of charter schools.

Collaboration: Collaborate with other offices in the Department, as well as external stakeholders, such as charter school support organizations and advocacy groups, to promote understanding and compliance with special education laws and regulations in charter school settings.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Qualifications:

Required:
•   Bachelor's in Special Education or a related field, from an accredited university. Teaching license or experience can substitute.
•   3 years experience in special education administration in a local education agency (above building level), such as Special Education Director, Coordinator, or Supervisor.
•   OR Experience in a leadership position at a state education agency or district/BOCES advising school and district leaders on managerial compliance topics may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
•   Demonstrated skills and abilities to independently problem solve and resolve/describe findings and document discrepancies.
•   Ability to logically apply statutes and regulations to reasonably support all monitoring findings.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage large workloads, including but not limited to effectively tracking action items/deliverables, as well as
•   Complete assignments within prescribed deadlines.
•   Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Word.
•   Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•   Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc).
•   Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
•   Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (i.e., school districts, other CDE units, etc.).
•   Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
•   Ability to lead professional learning in a variety of settings; in-person, hybrid, virtual.
•   Understanding of Adult Learning Theory principles and the ability to apply the principles to the development/revision of professional learning courses.
•   Ability to incorporate feedback into course revision and delivery.
•   Preferred: Master's in Special Education or related field
•   Experience working with charter schools, magnet schools, and/or school choice systems is highly desirable.
•   Familiarity with the unique challenges and opportunities associated with providing special education services in charter school environments click apply for full job details