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POSITION PURPOSE: The Multilingual Learner Program Compliance Specialist supports the district's academic compliance and is responsible for auditing and monitoring the district's Multilingual Learner Program; in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations and mandates. This role involves monitoring program effectiveness, conducting audits, providing training, and assisting the Director of the Multilingual Learner Program (MLP) with maintaining compliance for academic programs, school accountability indicators, and district compliance. The specialist will also play a key role in collaborating with the Director of the ML program to support the academic success of multilingual learners, ensure implementation of program service delivery models through comprehensive scheduling and align accommodations across state assessments. In addition, they are to assist with documenting and evaluating compliance activities; data input and validation; and be able to identify compliance issues and recommend solutions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Director of the Multilingual Learner Program with district and school compliance, accountability, and development of processes and procedures as required by federal law, state regulations, and district policies to include employee training on reporting systems.
• Work closely with PowerSchool team, Assessment and Accountability team, and Exceptional Learner teams concerning data collection, MLP coding and processes specific to MLP compliance.
• Monitor and administer initial screener and ACCESS for ELLs assessment, maintain testing and run reports for supporting school MLP teams.
• Collaborate with other departments district wide, and schools on projects related to academic compliance and school accountability for MLP.
• Conduct regular internal audits focusing on school records and academic compliance for MLP to identify areas improvement to reconcile and make necessary corrections to data and/or reports.
• Maintain a variety of detailed records in a variety of written and electronic formats (e.g., internal communications, budgets, program compliance, supporting documentation, etc.) for the purpose of meeting school and/or program reporting and compliance requirements.
• Manage and provide training to school leaders and teachers on compliance requirements (ELLevation, EDPlan, PS coding, audit, ILAPs) follow-up and share critical feedback as needed.
• Function as a liaison between schools and district level departments to address compliance and accountability related issues.
• Collect, analyze and report MLP data to support master scheduling, program service delivery models, manage target growth and other SC report card indicators.
• Monitor and assist with the accurate and timely submission of audit submissions, reporting requirements, and compliance timelines. Submissions include but are not limited to District Strategic Plan, MLP initiatives and goals, etc.
• Utilize data to inform instructional and fiscal program decisions including staffing, budget, curriculum and family engagement.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations affecting multilingual education and provide SCDE information and policies with school and/or district personnel.
• Assist in the development and updating of the district MLP manual, website, and overall processes and procedures for the program
• Monitor all areas of compliance and accountability pertaining to the program and report any non-compliance issues to the Director of ML program and/ or Director of Accountability.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School diploma plus five years demonstrated progressively responsible office experience.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Excellent diligence and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in Google, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Recent experience with a wide variety of technologies including mobile technology, cyber safety, website content development, presentation creation, and various educational technology programs and hardware.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective documenting and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and communicate information clearly and concisely in a manner that meets the needs of district leadership, school administrators and educators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Multilingual Learner Program
DAYS PER YEAR: 260
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Classified Salary Scale Level 111
EMPLOYEE GROUP: Classified
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an "Classified" application and adding this specific job to your online application.
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
  

EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT:
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
Employee's Name (Print): ___________________________________
Employee's Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________________________
  

THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER