Title: Compliance Specialist

State Role Title: Education Coordinator I

Hiring Range: Exact Commensurate Based on Qualifications & Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: VDOE James Monroe Building

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The purpose of this position is to support activities that forward the organization’s mission, specifically described in the Department’s strategic plan to address the needs of students with disabilities and other student services. This position provides highly complex special education technical assistance to local school divisions; provides consultation to school division personnel, parents, VDOE staff, and other agencies and groups on state and federal laws and regulations governing special education. This position conducts investigations and develops legal findings for special education complaints; serves on a regional team with other VDOE staff providing technical assistance in the assigned region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of technical issues involved in special education regulations. Knowledge of legal principles and specific skill ability to analyze complicated issues, and to develop responses that are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations governing special education.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems and apply problem solving techniques to complex educational issues; to work collaboratively with colleagues; to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines; to present complex information to both technical and lay audiences; to work independently to produce reports, etc.; to coordinate work assignments with other pertinent staff; and basic facility with keyboarding and computer technology.
• Expertise in effective communication, both oral and written, along with the ability to successfully work with school administrators, parents and community members having an interest or stake in local special education programs.

Additional Considerations

Graduation from an accredited college/university or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. An advanced degree in administration, law, special education or other related field is preferred. Preferred experience in the area of special education law, administration, or working with programs for students with disabilities and familiarity with other agencies that provides services to children with disabilities and their families.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.