Position : Compliance Specialist (0.5 FTE), 3 Positions Available
Office of Student Services

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub and driver of the nation's innovation economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.

Educating about 8,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools includes award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning plus personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 65 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is responsible for providing a variety of supports and services to students in Cambridge Public Schools (CPS). Our programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities and students who have advanced learning needs. The Office of Student Services is comprised of special education, 504 services and the office of advanced learning.

The Role :
Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the Director of Student Services, the Compliance Specialist will be responsible for supporting Team Chairpersons, Case Managers, Team Leaders in special education as they develop IEPs, conduct and complete IEP documentation, conduct IEP Team meetings, and ensure that compliance is met. The work of the Compliance Specialist is guided by curriculum standards and by federal, state and district special education regulations and laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor IEP Compliance
• Prepares district and department for compliance reviews
• Design and deliver training on state and federal guidelines for special education
• Monitor data relevant to programs/services and service delivery
• Monitor and track timelines with evaluation timelines

Your Skill Set:
As the incoming Compliance Specialist you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in School Psychology, School Adjustment Counseling or Special Education
• Massachusetts License in one of the above required
• Five years related experience
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws and regulations
• Experience working in an urban, multi-cultural school system with a variety of special education service models preferred

How to Join Our Team :
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.