TITLE: USS Compliance Monitor
WHO WE ARE:
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.
Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.
SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:
We are looking for a Compliance Monitor who will positively impact student success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising IEP compliance activities. Our Central Compliance Monitors play a key role in ensuring that students receive individualized educational programs with access to high quality specially designed instruction. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
"Day In the Life" Overview
On a regular day, as the Central Compliance Monitor, you might:
Prepare compliance reports for your assigned Learning Community
Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards
Support Teachers of Record with IEP components; ie: goal writing, service provisions, present levels of performance
Provide direct, explicit training for new special education teachers
Attend PLC or IEP meetings
Keep compliance records and data tracking up to date
Prepare for and attend RDA Meetings for your Learning Community
Conduct IEP reviews
Work collaboratively with other staff
WHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
Results/action-orientation; project management skills
Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
Strong strategic analysis skills
Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs
A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of actors
Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities
Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise
Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and diligence
Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of all
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience
Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices including IDEA and Article 7
Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:
Eligible per supervisor's discretion
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
DISCLAIMER:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.