Compliance Consultant - Special Populations

Compliance Consultant – Special Populations

IN THIS ROLE:

You will coordinate efforts to ensure compliance of constituent districts within Oakland County with leadership, professional learning, consulting, resource development, and technical assistance to the local school districts, public school academies, parents, and community partners in Oakland County to ensure adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WHAT WE NEED:

We are seeking a collaborative, creative, solution-focused special education professional with strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will work within the Compliance Unit to support the implementation of mandatory monitoring procedures and continuous improvement efforts within local schools, work cooperatively with the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education and the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE), and ensure and support the implementation of IDEA and Section 504 services to eligible students within Oakland County. In addition, you will complete corrective action plans with local schools as required and maintain records to ensure legal compliance, design and conduct professional learning, technical assistance tools, and guidance to parents, local school personnel, Oakland Schools’ personnel, and external agencies in interpretation and implementation of special education mandates and requirements.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Special Education required.

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement or license/endorsement in a related field required.

Michigan Administrator of Special Education approval preferred.

Ability to provide training, direction, and consultation regarding Special Education.

Ability to support programs for complex learners.

Strong skills related to technology including but not limited to computers and multiple software programs and applications.

Knowledge of current legal mandates related to Special Education and Section 504.

Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex situations.

Outstanding time management and organizational skills.

Ability to work with distractions and manage work pressures/deadlines.

Strong leadership skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with classroom teachers, administrators, and staff.

SALARY DETAILS:

$98,989 - $114,797 based on experience, with the potential of earning up to $123,624 Annually / Exempt Position / 12-month work year

WHY WORK FOR OS?

Oakland Schools offers a great benefits package for our employees! What we provide includes:

• The opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help ensure your financial securityQuality health insurance, dental, and vision plans Generous vacation and leave time so you can have a healthy work-life balanceOS-paid coverage for life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program for staff and dependentsThe opportunity to buy optional health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), pet insurance, legal insurance, college savings plans, and tax-sheltered annuity (TSA) plans
• OS provides the ability to get involved within the organization and advance your skill set with education development

WHO WE ARE:

Oakland Schools (OS) is an intermediate school district (ISD) that is focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner so that they can provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). Through your work at OS, you will help students have the best learning experience possible! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please use the Oakland County Human Resource Consortium (OHRC) website. You can find it by clicking here. You will need to make an account on the OHRC website to apply.

Oakland Schools is a member of the OHRC. Once you create your account, you will be able to apply for positions within our district as well as positions available through other member districts. All applications must be completed on the OHRC website. Please do not email or fax application materials to Oakland Schools.

POSITION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until October 28th, 2024, or until the position is filled.

NOTE: Interested candidates must be available to interview on November 1, 2024, and November 13, 2024.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

In accordance with state and federal law, Oakland Schools does not discriminate, nor permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in its educational programs and activities, employment, or enrollment. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints regarding unlawful discrimination or harassment, employees should contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel Management and Labor Relations at (248) 209-2429 or [email protected]. Students and others should contact the Civil Rights/Title IX Coordinator at (248) 209-2590 or [email protected].

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.