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YES Prep Public Schools · 13 hours ago

Compliance Specialist - White Oak Elementary - YES Prep Public Schools (26-27)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $71K/yr

2+ years exp

YES Prep Public Schools is a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating pathways to extraordinary opportunities for students. The Special Populations Campus Compliance Specialist will ensure that students in special populations receive essential services and support, managing compliance with regulations governing IEPs and 504 plans.

Education

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Special Education knowledgeIEP managementBilingual/ESL certificationSameGoalEllevationSkywardData management systemEmotional controlOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailFeedback openness

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

At 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 Schools

Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once

Demonstrated ability to work on a team

A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

Preferred

Valid Texas Teacher certification, including Special Education or ESL or Bilingual certification

Experience with SameGoal, Ellevation, and Skyward

Understanding of Special Education, Emergent Bilingual & 504 procedures

Experience with Emergent Bilingual programming & LPAC meetings

Master's Degree

Experience in using a data management system for compliance

Basic understanding in Microsoft Office programs

Experience in chairing/facilitating and ARD meeting

Benefits

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.