Company Description

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 57 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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 build a more just world.

Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 280 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni.

You can see all our job opportunities at https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/.

Job Description

KIPP Texas Regional Directors of Special Populations assume primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Special Populations service implementation across their KIPP Texas region. Directors are highly-skilled communicators and problem-solvers who successfully support schools with program implementation, instructional delivery, and addressing challenges that arise within Special Populations.

Regional Directors of Special Populations:

• Apply strong instructional delivery and pedagogical knowledge by regularly observing classrooms, analyzing evidence of student outcomes, and advising regional and school-based leaders on the direction of coaching and development for Special Education practitioners.
• Support the implementation of Special Populations initiatives and priorities by facilitating professional learning with school-based providers. 
• Support implementation of 504, MTSS, and Dyslexia services.
• Support schools in developing and implementing solutions to address student-specific challenges, especially related to behavior needs, by conducting student observations, advising on the direction of IEP development, and facilitating strong staffing and ARD meetings as needed.
• Maintain systems and structures that ensure operational excellence and 100% compliance with state and federal laws, procedures, and timelines. 
• Manage and coach related service providers (SLPs, LSSPs, OT, etc…)
• Directors of Special Populations possess:
• Knowledge and skill related to Special Education instruction and service delivery across the continuum of services.
• Knowledge and skill related to 504, MTSS, and Dyslexia. 
• Experience developing and implementing strong Behavior Intervention Plans for students with behavior needs. 
• Experience and skill around facilitation of professional learning with teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Exemplary communication skills and the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders, especially in challenging situations.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and procedures, and a track record of improving and/or maintaining school and organizational compliance with laws and timelines.
• The ability to support KIPP Texas’s mission, vision, and strategic direction through modeling, coaching, and other direct action.

Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications

Education and Knowledge:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in special education, or administration
• 3-5 years in a special education leadership role
• Office experience
• Understanding of specially designed instruction, Universal Design for Learning and Explicit Instruction
• Understanding of eSPED, special education PEIMS, and other compliance systems
• Knowledge of special education state and federal laws and legislations

Skills:

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy required
• Strong facilitation of professional development to leaders, teachers, and paraprofessionals
• Strong coaching of leaders, related service providers, teachers, and paraprofessionals
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven success in working in an environment characterized by changing priorities
• Strong typing skills are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines 

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is also offered.

As a full time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as life insurance and disability plans.

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.