PROGRAM SPECIALIST - COMPLIANCE MONITOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

•COMPLIANCE MONITOR•SPECIAL

EDUCATION

Alabama State Department of Education•4.5 Birmingham, AL Job Details $84,414•$108,200 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Project management in education Writing skills Special education law School legal knowledge Data analytics Working with students with special education needs Educational compliance and regulation understanding Productivity software Disability rights laws Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Program Specialist Compliance Monitor

REPORTS TO

Director of Special Education

WORKDAYS

: 12 Months ( 240 Days)

SALARY:

Certified Schedule 32 (Level 2-4) $84,414•$108,200

LOCATION:

Central Office FLSA Status :

EXEMP T X NON-EXEMPT X JOB DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Compliance Monitor ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, case conference committee meetings, implementation if IEPs, and supplementary/related services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts new teacher onboarding for IEP writing . Informs Program Specialist and administrators of the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, A nnual Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, 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 review reports and provide data updates Facilitates the District Special Education Child Count . Monitors Federal Special Education Indicators . Sends Weekly Compliance Updates to Program Specialist , Lead Teachers and administrators Monitor and report out to Program Specialist the school suspension, expulsion, seclusion and restraint, and academic data for students with special needs in assigned buildings . Maintains and completes reports as requested by the District Department of Special Education Collaborates with the Special Education Director to determine compliance-related professional development and training needs . Perform duties assigned by the Special Education Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum bachelor's degree in special education ( master's p referred) with v alid Alabama Teacher Certification or Minimum 10 year's experience in special education Experience as a Lead Special Education Teacher , administrator or lead position P roficient in Microsoft Office and has exceptional project management and data analysis skills Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written Thorough knowledge of current trends and developments in the area of special education Strong understanding of federal and state special education rules, regulations, and practices Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed Application ( HireTrue ) Resume (uploaded to application) Three (3) returned References ( HireTrue ) •

PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities .

REVISED:

June 2026

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of th e 1972 Educational Amendments. The Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.