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TITLE: USS Compliance Monitor

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Compliance Monitor who will positively impact student success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising IEP compliance activities. Our Central Compliance Monitors play a key role in ensuring that students receive individualized educational programs with access to high quality specially designed instruction. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts new teacher onboarding for IEP writing;
• Informs building-based special education staff and administrators of the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, annual Case Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, Move-In Conferences, Manifestations, Case Conferences, and Progress on Goals;
• Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as District special education policies and procedures;
• Manages the status of the Special Education Database, including updating the Special Education Placement Screen daily;
• Facilitates the District's special education Child Count;
• Monitors Federal Special Education Indicators;
• Sends regular compliance updates to building-based special education staff to identify compliance priorities (i.e. evaluation timelines, move-in conferences, etc)
• Monitors student STN's requests;
• Manages IIEP system and permissions for their school assignments;
• Provides direct support to schools through workshops and office hours on a regular basis;
• Maintains and completes reports as requested by the District USS Department
• Collaborates with the Special Education Learning Community Director to determine compliance-related professional development and training needs;
• Attend professional meetings, write reports and maintain records
• Other duties as assigned

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the Central Compliance Monitor, you might:

● Prepare compliance reports for your assigned Learning Community

● Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards

● Support Teachers of Record with IEP components; ie: goal writing, service provisions, present levels of performance

● Provide direct, explicit training for new special education teachers

● Attend PLC or IEP meetings

● Keep compliance records and data tracking up to date

● Prepare for and attend RDA Meetings for your Learning Community

● Conduct IEP reviews

● Work collaboratively with other staff

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

● Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy

● Results/action-orientation; project management skills

● Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI

● Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills

● Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust

● Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

● Strong strategic analysis skills

● Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs

● A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors

● Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities

● Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment

● Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills

● Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise

● Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively

● Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with professionalism, courtesy and accuracy

● Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and diligence

● Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

● Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university

● At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience

● Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education

● Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices including IDEA and Article 7

● Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Eligible per supervisor’s discretion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.