Senior Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

Pearson Virtual Schools provides full-time, online K-12 public schools and district partnership options.  Through the Connections Academy model, Pearson Virtual Schools delivers a complete turnkey solution to school districts and charter school boards across the country. 

The Senior Compliance Specialist researches and analyzes education laws and rules to support the business in providing regulatory compliant products and services to Connections Academy partner schools and district partnership customers.  Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the Senior Compliance Specialist provides guidance to the business on a wide range of school issues and serves as the subject matter expert in assigned areas. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide guidance to internal business teams and partner schools on a wide range of legal and compliance issues 
• Respond to inquiries concerning day-to-day school operations and compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Analyze and interpret new legislation and provide written summaries of the impact on the business and school operations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as School Operations, State Policy & Partnerships, Curriculum and Technology
• Draft school policies to align with regulatory requirements
• Review and revise school handbooks as needed to ensure they are aligned with current legislation
• Own special projects aligned to business objectives and drive them to completion
• Develop and maintain School Safety and Emergency Operations Plans
• Respond to public records requests received by partner schools
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 5 - 7 years of experience working in a law firm, legal department, or equivalent setting
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal and regulatory concepts
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision, while recognizing when to escalate issues
• Extremely detail oriented, efficient and able to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Outstanding work ethic with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: 

The minimum full-time salary range is between $80,000 - $85,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.