EC Compliance Coordinator
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Monitor compliance with IDEA, NC policies, and Section 504 by tracking referrals, evaluations, IEPs, and service delivery timelines. Review ECATS records to identify missing or inaccurate documentation, ensuring students receive required accommodations and services. Provide technical assistance to teachers and case managers on IEP development, ECATS procedures, and procedural safeguards. Support IEP Team meetings, prepare corrective action plans for audits, and maintain accurate compliance data for district leadership. Collaborate with staff, families, and administrators to resolve complex cases and ensure timely parent notifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Current or eligible North Carolina educator license in Exceptional Children or a closely related area
- Minimum of three years of successful experience in special education
- Working knowledge of IDEA, North Carolina EC policies, IEP procedures, eligibility requirements, evaluation timelines, and procedural safeguards
- Experience developing, reviewing, or implementing IEPs
- Experience using ECATS or a comparable special education data-management system
- Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate, confidential records
- Ability to work effectively with staff, families, school leaders, and external partners
- Ability to work in a school and office environment and travel between SCCS campuses as needed
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and use standard office equipment
- Ability to attend meetings, review electronic and paper records, and communicate effectively in person and electronically
- Occasional evening work may be required for meetings, training, or school events
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in special education, educational leadership, school administration, or a related field
- North Carolina certification in special education, school administration, curriculum and instruction, or a related area
- Five or more years of experience in special education
- Previous experience as an EC compliance coordinator, EC department chair, lead EC teacher, case manager, or EC administrator
- Experience conducting compliance audits or supporting state monitoring and corrective action processes
- Experience providing professional development, coaching, or technical assistance to EC staff
- Experience working in a K–12 charter school or public-school setting
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