Student Education Compliance Specialist
Job in
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, 48228, USA
Listing for:
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Apprenticeship/Internship
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
School Counselor, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 94000 USD Yearly
USD
55000.00
94000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Exceptional Student Education Compliance Specialist (41 Weeks)
Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Compliance Specialist (41 Weeks)
Location: Central Office
Salary: DFT Salary Schedule ($55,000 - $94,000)
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Education Compliance Department or Designee
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting
In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.
Position Summary:
The ESE Compliance Specialist is a member of the ESE Compliance team that provides support to school-based and Central Office staff via professional development, data reviews and reporting of data, compliance monitoring at the federal, state and local levels, and coaching. The ESE Compliance Specialist plays an integral role in the development and implementation of the processes and procedures impacting the Office of Exceptional Student Education.
Additionally, the ESE Compliance Specialist participates in the investigation and monitoring of records to ensure consistent and ongoing compliance with federal, state and district mandates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess and provide evidence of a master’s degree in the field of Special Education or a related field of study.Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a minimum of one special education endorsement of certification/licensure in a related special education field of service (e.g., School Social Worker, School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist).Must have a minimum of five (5) years of successful certified teaching experience, three (3) of which must be in the special education program or five (5) years successful experience in a special education related service field.Possess solid understanding of the current Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) and how these state rules are implemented within a local school district.Possess a heightened understanding of procedural safeguards, District procedures, due process and state complaint procedures as related to ESE compliance.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient skills in student centered problem-solving, with a focus on positive resolution for all parties.Field experience in gathering, analyzing, and reporting of data for the purpose of dispute resolutions, student-centered problem solving, and the evaluation of programming and procedures.Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the ESE Compliance team, District personnel, and all community stakeholders.Essential Functions:
Serve as a liaison for completion and implementation of IEP’s, due process rights of Special Education students and related procedures.Develop various modes of professional development opportunities such as online, in-person or blended learning modules based on trends in data and staff needs.Establish a consistent cadence to review and analyze ESE data to determine and address trends to support updated written process, procedures, and trainings.Provide district-level support to building-level IEP teams in coordinating school-based implementation of the IEPs.Review IEP team decisions and historical district trends to consider the alignment with best practice for the implementation of FAPE in the least restrictive environment and provide recommendations for supporting and/or developing process and procedures to ensure District and state guidelines are maintained.Provide professional development through group training and individual support at the building and Central-Office levels.Monitor meetings addressing students with or suspected of having a disability (e.g., IEPT meetings, MDR meetings) to ensure the schools adhere to all compliance-related mandates and policies.Electronic and manual monitoring to ensure required records and compliance are maintained at both central and building levels.Provide support and follow-up communication related to the implementation of the IEP, the provision of FAPE, and procedures related to compliance…
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