Monitoring Specialist for Special Education - Richmond (City), Virginia - Q - Z - Richmond (City) Virginia
12 hours ago

Job description
Title: Monitoring Specialist for Special Education
State Role Title: Education Coordinator I
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location: VDOE James Monroe Building
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Education is hiring for a Special Education Monitoring Specialist to support activities that advance student learning and academic achievement of children with disabilities as described in the Department of Education's Strategic Plan and Special Education Annual Performance Plan and Performance Report.
This Special Education Monitoring Specialist will be expected to perform the following duties:
- Carry out the tasks and activities associated with monitoring to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia.
- Monitor for compliance and program improvement through cyclical, Results Driven Accountability (RDA) and targeted monitoring processes including planning, coordinating, and managing effective monitoring activities for improved results for students with disabilities
- Provide schools with ongoing technical assistance demonstrating knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations, school administration, curriculum and instruction, school climate, data analyses, and research-based practices.
- Draft reports that demonstrate understanding of monitoring and results-driven accountability, accurate application of regulations and recommendations of research-based practices.
- Verify the accuracy of school division's data submissions as assigned according to predetermined procedures and complete assignments by the due date given by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, administration and supervision of special education programs; state and local government policies, procedures, and organizational structures; and curriculum and effective instructional practices.
- Skills in technical writing, coordinating, leading teams, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting technical and complex information to various audiences. Skills in word processing and presentation software.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex problems related to special education and related services; to identify deficiencies in program operation and strategies to make corrections and effect positive change; to manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines; and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Considerations
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree in special education, school administration, or related field preferred.
- Position requires the ability to drive a car and travel generally requires 2-3 trips in one month, and trips generally require overnight lodging. Travel is essential at a frequency of 25-75%.
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.
This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: , [TTY: ]
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.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email:
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
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.
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