Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title:             Compliance Specialist

Prepared By:        Nadalie Thomas

Prepared Date:     January 20, 2005

Approved By:       Jan Holliday       

Approved Date:    January 24, 2005

SUMMARY 

Reports to the Supervisor of Compliance and Complaint Management Supervisor; ensures instructional and appraisal compliance with federal, state, and local special education policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting established department and school system goals.
• Develops guidelines and procedures for assurance of departmental compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Oversees the compilation of reports required by federal, state, and local agencies.
• Provides assistance and training to school personnel, instructional staff and pupil appraisal staff as needed regarding compliance issues.
• Assists in the preparation of educational reports, compliance documents, and correspondences related to compliance, complaint management and due process hearings.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the School Board (such as the discipline policy) as well as the rules and regulations mandated by federal and state laws.
• Is making progress toward achieving objectives in the Professional Growth Plan.
• Maintains accurate records and reports and forwards these to appropriate authorities upon request.
• Monitors timelines and other required components of pupil appraisal evaluations and/or IEP's.
• Collaborates with other departments to assure proper procedures regarding compliance issues are conveyed to all staff.
• Communicates effectively with school personnel and special education staff regarding compliance issues to assure appropriate delivery of services to students.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in special education and keeps other appropriate school personnel informed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree in school psychology, education, social work, counseling or speech pathology with certification by the State Department of Education as a qualified examiner or other special education certification.

• Five years of supervised experience in one area of special education or pupil appraisal.

• Certification by the State Department of Education in at least one area of special education or pupil appraisal.  Thorough knowledge of Bulletin 1706 and the pupil appraisal and IEP handbooks.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to relate to and verbally communicate with all professional and non-professional contacts on the level of each individual's ability and level of understanding.

• Ability to effectively communicate in written reports and correspondence information relative to the individual case.

• Ability to plan and organize assigned duties in an efficient manner.

• Ability to treat all information in a confidential manner.

• Ability to maintain stability to work effectively under pressure.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with Caddo Parish School employees, community agencies and the public.

• Neat, well-groomed appearance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Special Education Compliance and Complaint Management Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten months – twelve months as assigned.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

I acknowledge awareness of responsibilities and evaluation criteria.  I acknowledge that information relative to salary, benefits and length of workday has been received and explained to me.

Employee Name:  _________________________________________   SSN:  ________-____________-________

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