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Director of Inclusion & Special Instruction
full timeLos Angeles, CA
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AT A GLANCE
Regional SupportDirector levelFull TimeFull-Time Immediate
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- People Leadership
Who We Are KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our
About the role
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools, within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA), educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 8,300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing, even when it's not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness, racism, oppression, and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Role Overview
The Director Inclusion and Special Instruction leads the development and implementation of equitable, inclusive practices for diverse learners across KIPP SoCal. They build the capacity of school leaders and special education teams through strategic systems, professional development, and coaching while ensuring regional compliance with special education requirements. The Director drives organizational excellence by fostering collaboration across departments, developing talent pipelines, and championing practices that support all students in reaching their full potential.
Requirements
- California Teaching Credential with Special Education/Educational Specialist Clear (Level II) or Administrative Services Credential.
- Minimum five years of urban teaching, school psychology, or administrator experience with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains with students with disabilities.
- Minimum of three years of management experience; preferably over multiple sites
- Ability to organize and direct the activities relating to Special Education and of the organization.
- Ability to understand the principles and practices of Special Education, and its’ relationship to the overall school program.
- Ability to interpret Special Education and related services policies and procedures to parents and other members of the community.
- Ability to provide leadership in professional development activities for Special Education teachers, teaching assistants, aides, related service providers, general education teachers and administrative staff.
- Ability to manage and provide leadership in complex situations.
- Ability to efficiently manage high volume work and multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all stakeholders, both individually and as a group.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer technologies, such as email, word, excel, PPT etc. and student information system programs.
- Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, and socio-economic groups.
- Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a general education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work well on a team, especially with parents and community members.
- Analytical problem solver.
- Basic understanding of data analysis.
Benefits
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $114,618 to $171,928. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $143,273 depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer, dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Supplemental Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays, sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account, EAP, etc.)
- 401(k)
- Equity
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