Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator

Position Summary

The Special Education Quality Standards Coordinator ensures the district's adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other state and federal regulations governing special education. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, the Coordinator monitors, audits, and verifies that special education services and documentation meet legal requirements, and provides training, guidance, and technical assistance to school-based teams to sustain compliance and improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This is a non-supervisory professional role.

Key Functions

• Ensure district compliance with IDEA and other applicable federal and state laws governing special education.
• Conduct regular audits of Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents and processes to verify compliance with legal requirements.
• Monitor timelines and processes for IEP development, evaluations, and reevaluations to prevent compliance violations.
• Provide training and technical assistance to school-based teams on IDEA requirements, compliance protocols, and best practices.
• Analyze special education compliance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and state agencies on compliance matters.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of teaching experience in special education. Lead teacher experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Oklahoma teaching certification in special education required, held at the time of hire. Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of IDEA and the state-adopted special education records system and associated regulations.
• Expertise in compliance auditing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and training-facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and recommend actionable improvements.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools for data management and documentation.

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.