Compliance Specialist - YES Prep North Rankin Elementary (26-27)

DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION: Special Populations Campus Compliance SpecialistREPORTS TO: Special Education ManagerPOSITION TYPE: 11-monthSTART DATE: 26-27 School YearCOMPENSATION: $57,268 - $71,207At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of a high-performing, team-oriented culture.Some quick stats about us:21,650 Students2,600 Team Members16 Secondary Campuses12 Elementary Campuses91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch96% Hispanic & African-American Students99% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University85% First-Generation College StudentsRanked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World ReportWe serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.THE ROLEThe Special Populations Compliance Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring students with in special populations receive the essential services and support they deserve. As a Special Populations Compliance Specialist, you will manage a caseload of students ensuring compliance with all regulations governing IEPs, 504 plans, and Emergent Bilingual (EB) procedures. Through meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and unwavering commitment to student success, you will help safeguard student rights and foster a culture of equity within our school system.When you join the YES Prep team, some of the work and responsibilities will include:Scheduling, preparing, and leading Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, 504 meetings & LPAC meetings for a caseload of students in Special Populations;Completing Special Populations paperwork, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, and LPAC documentation;Monitoring & supporting teammates in completing portions of student IEPs, and monitoring completion of feedback forms required for all Special Populations;Ensuring that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings, 504 meetings and LPAC meetings;Supporting with Home Language Survey collection & review, collection of Parent Consent Forms & proper Emergent Bilingual program placement;Completing lists, forms, reports, and data submissions required by the Special Education, Section 504 & Emergent Bilingual programs;Completing applicable PEIMS submissions data entry and revisions;Following procedures for progress reporting, folder documentation, parent communication, etc.;Collaborating with school teams, Home Office Teams, parents/guardians, and external agencies to gather and maintain thorough documentation for students in Special Populations;Proactively identifying and addressing potential compliance risks;Attending relevant professional development;Additional duties as assigned.THE PERSONWe seek staff with a multitude of backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:MUST HAVESBachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institutionAt least two years of relevant work experience as a Special Education Teacher, interventionist, Bilingual or ESL teacher, or other relevant Special Populations campus or district role;Organized, with highly developed tracking systems & attention to detail;Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceDemonstrated ability to work on a teamA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalTHE NICE TO HAVESValid Texas Teacher certification, including Special Education or ESL or Bilingual certificationExperience with SameGoal, Ellevation, and SkywardUnderstanding of Special Education, Emergent Bilingual & 504 proceduresExperience with Emergent Bilingual programming & LPAC meetingsMaster's DegreeExperience in using a data management system for complianceBasic understanding in Microsoft Office programsExperience in chairing/facilitating and ARD meetingTHE MUST HAVE BELIEFSBelief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public SchoolsDesire to disrupt systemic status quos in educationWillingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quosPassion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping resultsConviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growthEVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YESGreat schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it's the future of public education-it's an opportunity to say, "Yes, you can!THE PERKSCompensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option and a plan that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 12 days of Paid Time Off when working the full duty schedule in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. PTO days will be pro-rated based on start dates within the assigned duty schedule.Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.Award Winning Culture - The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston's Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.