IEP Compliance Teacher
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year
Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
Salary:
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.
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General Statement:
The IEP Compliance Support Teacher serves as the central office liaison to the Individual Education Plan Team in their schools. The focus of this position is to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements as they relate to identification, IEP development and programming for identified students. The IEP Compliance Support Teacher reports to the central office special education administrator who will be assigned at the beginning of the school year.
CSDE Educator Certification Requirements:
- Current Connecticut Special Education or related services certification.
See job description attached at the top of the posting for:
- Major Responsibilities
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Qualifications
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.
Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
- A current resume.
- Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
- Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
- External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
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Job Description
IEP Compliance Support Teacher
General Statement:
The IEP Compliance Support Teacher serves as the central office liaison to the Individual Education Plan
Team in their schools. The focus of this position is to ensure compliance with federal, state and local
requirements as they relate to identification, IEP development and programming for identified students.
The IEP Compliance Support Teacher reports to the central office special education administrator who
will be assigned at the beginning of the school year.
Major Responsibilities:
• Assists in weekly IEP meetings regarding IEP development, IEP implementation and follow through
with weekly special education issues.
• Assists with data issues associated with IEP Direct and collaborate with the clerical person to make
sure meetings are scheduled in a timely fashion.
• Assists in implementation of guidelines and procedures associated with the IEP process.
• Assists in special education data collection for state reporting.
• Support data collection and assist schools in monitoring and making instructional adjustments for
identified students when appropriate.
• Collaborates/assists with staff regarding IEP development, accommodations and modifications
relevant to special education and general education.
• Act as liaison between general and special education teachers and the central office Special Education
Administrative Staff.
• Coordinates referrals to special education, referrals for alternative assessments and alternative
learning programs.
• Communicates with community agencies, such as; DMR, DCF, Child Guidance, etc.
• Coordinates/assists in implementing transition planning for identified students moving from grades 5
to 6 and grades 8 to 9.
• Acts as liaison with building administrators and central administration.
• Works in conjunction with central office and attorneys regarding legal cases.
• Performs other duties as appropriate to the position as requested by the assigned central office special
education administrator.
Qualifications:
• Current Connecticut Special Education or related services certification.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in special education or related services teaching and successful
teaching experience in the appropriate grade level of their assignment.
• Experience in design and implementation of programs in the area of specialized instruction and
inclusive best practices.
• Demonstrated up-to-date familiarity with developments and trends in special education, student
support services, and inclusive best practices.
• Familiarity with national, state, and local curriculum standards and framework.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing research-based instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in aligning current curriculum standards.
• Experience in writing standards-based individualized educational plans ( IEP).
• Demonstrated quality leadership ability through past performance.
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Job Description – IEP Compliance Support Teacher
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• Demonstrated capacity to work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze standardized and criterion-based assessments and relate them to IEP
goals.
• Superior communication skills (oral and written).
• High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Expertise in utilization and implementation of IEP Direct.
• Have clear understanding of federal and state special education laws.
• Working knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e.
Windows, Chrome); Productivity Software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
Google Workspace - Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail; Adobe Acrobat); Communication and
Collaboration tools (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams); Accounting Software (i.e. Oracle,
QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School, CT-SEDS); or any other
technology deemed relevant for this position.
Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
Term:
Three (3) Years
Salary:
Per SEA Contract
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