Compliance Specialist

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. ? Cross-functional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.


Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) Certificate AND
• Two (2) years of truancy experience AND
• Two (2) years' experience gathering and providing data OR ? Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses

• Clearance Certificate issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission required.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, and other pertinent laws regarding K-12 Education as they relate to applicable duties
• Knowledge of specific procedures regarding school compliance
• Familiarity with online learning environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and G-Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret student academic data and educational reports
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects within established deadlines
• Dependable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines as required
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-4 workday when working from home
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation ? Ability to travel 10% of the time as required

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services, or related field of study
• Three (3) years of experience working with families in a similar capacity, enrollment, or truancy a plus ? Three (3) years of management experience
• Prior educational experience in the form of Teaching, Counseling, Advising, Intervention, Social Work, or related fields
• GaPSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
• Previous experience as a Learning Coach or Staff Member at Georgia Cyber Academy
• Previous experience as an online educator
• Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments
• Knowledge of the SCSC Comprehensive Performance Framework
• Knowledge of GaDOE CCRPI
• Working knowledge of Infinite Campus (SIS)
• Working knowledge of Canvas (LMS)
• Proficient in use of Zoom conferencing tool
• Bi-lingual

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions


The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of, physical abilities and working conditions which may be required of positions in this class. Georgia Cyber Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.

• Work Schedule: This is a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, 5 Days/Week, primarily remote position.
• In-Person Attendance : In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and/or testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Vision : (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing : (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech : to be understood in face-to-face or virtual communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone and/or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility : use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength : to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements : encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements : read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.

Georgia Cyber Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Georgia Cyber Academy assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by


Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary as allowable under federal funding requirements, if applicable. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. All employment is "at-ill" as governed by the laws of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-all" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.