Special Education Compliance Coordinator
Young World Physical Education, Marion, AR, United States
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
Marion School District Central Office Annex - Marion, Arkansas. This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed and Marion School District.
Job Details
Job ID: 5669817
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
Job Title:
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
Department:
Special Education
Reports To:
Special Education Director or Designee
Job Summary
The Special Education Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the district maintains compliance with all special education timelines and procedural requirements. This position tracks referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, and other critical due process timelines, while serving as a liaison between teachers, special education supervisors, and related staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of required processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and track all special education timelines including referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, eligibility, and IEP processes
Maintain an organized system for documenting and monitoring compliance deadlines
Notify teachers, special education supervisors, and relevant staff of upcoming and overdue timelines
Communicate regularly with teachers and special education supervisors to ensure compliance requirements are being met
Assist in coordinating evaluation and reevaluation processes to ensure timelines are followed
Maintain accurate records of student referrals, evaluation dates, consent, and eligibility determinations
Generate compliance reports and provide updates to administration as requested
Support preparation for state monitoring, audits, and due process reviews
Review documentation for completeness and compliance with state and federal regulations
Collaborate with school staff to resolve timeline concerns or compliance issues
Assist in training staff on due process procedures and timeline expectations
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA guidelines
Perform general clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and correspondence
Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or designee
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred
Valid state certification/licensure in Special Education required
Knowledge of special education processes, timelines, and compliance requirements preferred
Experience with data tracking, compliance monitoring, or administrative support preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in spreadsheets and office software (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Occasional lifting of files or office materials
Work Environment
Office setting within a school district
Marion School District recognizes the worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of Marion School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Tammi Jenkins , Director of Special Education
Central Office Annex
Phone: 870-739-5100 ext. 11220
Email: tjenkins@msd3.org
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Marion School District Central Office Annex - Marion, Arkansas. This job is also posted in Arkansas Jobs In Ed and Marion School District.
Job Details
Job ID: 5669817
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Job Description
Job Title:
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
Department:
Special Education
Reports To:
Special Education Director or Designee
Job Summary
The Special Education Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the district maintains compliance with all special education timelines and procedural requirements. This position tracks referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, and other critical due process timelines, while serving as a liaison between teachers, special education supervisors, and related staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of required processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor and track all special education timelines including referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, eligibility, and IEP processes
Maintain an organized system for documenting and monitoring compliance deadlines
Notify teachers, special education supervisors, and relevant staff of upcoming and overdue timelines
Communicate regularly with teachers and special education supervisors to ensure compliance requirements are being met
Assist in coordinating evaluation and reevaluation processes to ensure timelines are followed
Maintain accurate records of student referrals, evaluation dates, consent, and eligibility determinations
Generate compliance reports and provide updates to administration as requested
Support preparation for state monitoring, audits, and due process reviews
Review documentation for completeness and compliance with state and federal regulations
Collaborate with school staff to resolve timeline concerns or compliance issues
Assist in training staff on due process procedures and timeline expectations
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA guidelines
Perform general clerical duties such as data entry, filing, and correspondence
Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or designee
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred
Valid state certification/licensure in Special Education required
Knowledge of special education processes, timelines, and compliance requirements preferred
Experience with data tracking, compliance monitoring, or administrative support preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in spreadsheets and office software (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Occasional lifting of files or office materials
Work Environment
Office setting within a school district
Marion School District recognizes the worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of Marion School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Tammi Jenkins , Director of Special Education
Central Office Annex
Phone: 870-739-5100 ext. 11220
Email: tjenkins@msd3.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr