Special Education Compliance Coordinator

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Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career.

At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

Position Overview

The ESS Campus Coordinator serves as both an instructional leader and a compliance monitor for special education within a K–8 campus. This position ensures that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment (LRE) while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, and district policies.

The ESS Campus Coordinator supports and coaches staff, monitors program compliance, collaborates with families, and serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in special education meetings. The coordinator is responsible for building the capacity of general and special education staff, improving student outcomes, and ensuring high-quality implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers to plan, implement, and differentiate instruction aligned with IEP goals.

• Provide modeling, co-teaching, and coaching to support effective instructional practices in inclusive and self-contained settings.

• Assist in analyzing student data to inform instruction, interventions, and progress monitoring.
   

IEP Compliance & Support

• Ensure IEPs are developed and implemented in accordance with IDEA and Nevada state guidelines.

• Assist staff in writing compliant IEPs that include present levels, measurable goals, and specially designed instruction.

• Support case managers in managing timelines, documentation, and compliance requirements.

• Review draft IEPs at least 48 hours prior to meetings

LEA Representation 

• Serve as the LEA representative at evaluation, IEP, 504, and transition meetings.

• Ensure implementation of an IEP

• Know school resources and what is available to families within the school programming.

• Represent the school in resolutions as needed.
   

Professional Development

• Plan and deliver professional learning on instructional strategies, behavior supports, inclusive practices, and legal compliance.

• Mentor and support new special education teachers and related service providers with but not limited to onboarding of programming, resources and tools available.

• Lead school-based training on compliance systems, electronic IEP platforms, and program expectations.
   

Collaboration & Consultation

• Serve as a liaison between special education staff, campus administration, LTS District Administration and Vertex ESS personnel.

• Collaborate with general education staff, related service providers, and intervention teams to support student success.

• Partner with families to problem-solve, build capacity, and support the implementation of their child’s IEP.

• Participate in MTSS meetings, multidisciplinary evaluations, and interagency collaborations.
   

Program Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor student progress and program implementation

• Assist with internal audits, state monitoring, and corrective action procedures.

• Maintain compliance lists, schedules of due IEPs/re-evaluations, and program profiles.

• Track caseload assignments and ensure LRE considerations are prioritized.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of special education programs and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Valid Nevada teaching certification in Special Education.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience in special education.

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, MTSS, and relevant Nevada regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and community stakeholders.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure compliance with strict timelines.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

• Periods of sitting, standing, phone communication, kneeling, and extended concentration required.

• Local and in-state travel required.

Background Check & Clearance

• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Professional Expectations

• Serve as both an instructional leader and compliance monitor.

• Model professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and legally compliant records in conjunction with the Vertex Regional ESS Coordinator.

• Continue professional growth and maintain competence through ongoing learning.

• Contribute to a positive school culture by modeling values, supporting school spirit, and fostering inclusive practices.

Enjoy the benefits of being the best

Education is not a spectator sport, so we encourage you work hard, learn, have fun and always do your best. If you raise your hand to accept the challenge of changing lives through education and give your very best to contribute to our students’ success, you’ll experience:

A. our colorful school spirit

B. a fulfilling career

C. a culture of connection

D. our spirit of tradition

E. the benefits of being the best.

Hint: If asked in your interview how we ignite your desire to be the best, the answer is “All of the above”

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off. Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority, even for part-time roles. Invest in your future with retirement plans - Arizona has 401(k) plans with 6% employer matching, Nevada participates in the Nevada State Retirement PERS and Texas participate in the Texas retirement TRS. Enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring and tuition reimbursement. Thrive in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where we celebrate the diversity of our team and our communities and uphold our values to treat others with fairness, equality and respect as an equal opportunity employer.

Come be an educator with LTS

Every team member, from our support staff to our leadership team has knowledge to share, skills to teach, inspiration to offer, and a passion for helping others learn and perform their best, which is why we are proud to call all our employees educators.

Our smart, talented, diverse educators across Arizona, Nevada and Texas are working together to change lives through education and make our charter schools the best placeto learn, grow and work. Come be an educator at Legacy Traditional Schools and experience a positive collective energy so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best! Ignite your career. Apply Today!