Education Programs Coordinator II - Special Education Monitoring

OverviewThe Vermont Agency of Education (Agency) seeks an Education Programs Coordinator II to serve as a Special Education Monitoring Specialist. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal and state special education requirements and advancing continuous improvement across Vermont's education system.The Agency is committed to promoting access, opportunity, and equity for all students. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, compliant, and high-quality educational systems for students with disabilities.This position is part of the Special Education Program Monitoring Team and focuses on data-driven monitoring, compliance review, and technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs). The Education Programs Coordinator II collaborates across AOE divisions to support statewide monitoring systems and contributes to required state and federal reporting.Experience in special education monitoring is helpful but not required; training will be provided. Strong data analysis skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, are essential.Core ResponsibilitiesMonitoring and ComplianceReview and analyze LEA data for compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Vermont State Board of Education RulesConduct monitoring activities, including desk audits and on-site or virtual reviewsEnsure accuracy and consistency across multiple data sourcesTechnical Assistance and CollaborationProvide guidance and technical assistance to LEA staff on monitoring requirements and corrective actionsCollaborate with AOE teams to support data collection, analysis, and program improvementServe as a liaison for statewide special education initiativesState and Federal ReportingContribute to required reporting, including the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR)Support development of narratives, data summaries, and compliance documentationWho May