Compliance Specialist

JobID: 829 **Position Type:** Accountability **Date Posted:** 6/15/2026 **Location:** Accountability **Closing Date:** until filled **Job Title: Compliance Specialist****FLSA Status:** Exempt**Department:** OPS Compliance**Dept Code:** OPS CPL**Primary Supervisor:** Accountability Assistant Director**Secondary Supervisor:** Compliance Manager**Grade Band Served:** AGB**Location:** Primarily Remote**Hours/Days:** 8AM\-4PM Monday\-Friday**Salary starting at:** $\_\_,\_\_\_.00/Year Job Description The Compliance Specialist ensures that school\-age children are compliant with school requirements. They ensure students are attending school by investigating causes of unexcused or excessive absences, reviewing academic completion, communicating with families, and assisting them in problem\-solving compliance issues. They provide compliance interventions as necessary, including communicating with families regarding excused and unexcused absences and completion of assignments. Responsibilities The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned as allowable under federal funding requirements, if applicable. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. + Coordinates school\-wide compliance and truancy reduction efforts with a two\-fold focus: o educating families on compliance requirements and prevention strategies, and o implementing structured interventions to address underlying causes of noncompliance. + Monitors and analyzes student attendance, engagement, login activity, and academic progress data to proactively identify compliance risks. + Communicates with all stakeholders through all required channels. + Ensures state and local compliance guidelines are met regarding attendance, instructional minutes, progress monitoring, documentation, and SAC withdrawals. + Maintains accurate and audit\-ready documentation in accordance with state reporting requirements and internal policy. + Develops and distributes compliance tracking reports for school leadership, district personnel, and state reporting agencies. + Implements escalation procedures for students at risk of noncompliance, including coordination with counselors, administration, and external agencies when necessary. + Supports families in submitting required documentation for excused absences and compliance verification. + Collaborates with community agencies and internal staff to address barriers contributing to truancy or disengagement. + Participates in compliance audits, CCRPI reporting preparation, and state monitoring reviews. + Provides training and guidance to staff regarding compliance policies and documentation procedures. + Maintains confidentiality of all student records in accordance with FERPA and state regulations