KIPP SoCal Public Schools
Education
SpecialEducationSpecialist
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“Special Education Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools. Skills: Special education, IEP implementation, Compliance monitoring. Provide school-facing support. Support SPED Team Chairs”
What You'll Achieve.
Schools experience responsive SPED partnership; Schools experience coordinated SPED partnership; Schools experience solutions-oriented SPED partnership; Timely follow-through; Clear communication; Aligned implementation support; Positive feedback from school leaders; Positive feedback from SPED staff; IEP compliance maintained; Service delivery maintained; SPED implementation expectations maintained; Organized systems maintained; Timely monitoring maintained; Proactive identification of concerns; Proactive escalation of concerns; Proactive resolution of concerns; Teachers demonstrate effectiveness; School-based staff demonstrate effectiveness; Implement instructional accommodations; Implement aligned student supports; Implement inclusion-focused practices; Implement progress monitoring systems; Support student access; Support learning; Support IEP goals achievement; Portfolio implementation coordinated; Portfolio implementation organized; Portfolio implementation operationally strong; Consistent tracking of priorities; Consistent follow-through of priorities; Accurate maintenance of data systems; Accurate maintenance of reporting systems; Coordination between schools; Coordination between portfolio staff; Coordination between central support teams
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 4 years teaching experience, 4 years case management experience, Leadership experience, Coaching experience, Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist credential, Mild/Moderate with Autism Authorization credential, Moderate/Severe credential, Mild to Moderate Support Needs credential, Extensive Support Needs credential
Nice to Have
Master's degree in special education
What You'll Do.
Provide school-facing support
Support SPED Team Chairs
Support Resource & Inclusion Teachers
Support school leaders
Support IEP systems implementation
Support accommodations implementation
Support service delivery expectations
Assist schools with challenges
Maintain presence in schools
Support inclusion-focused models
Reinforce IEP quality expectations
Reinforce instructional alignment
Reinforce student support coordination
Assist with SPED tools rollout
Assist with SPED resources rollout
Assist with SPED systems rollout
Assist with SPED initiatives rollout
Support onboarding SPED staff
Support training SPED staff
Support monitoring compliance timelines
Support monitoring documentation
Support monitoring service delivery
Support monitoring implementation expectations
Assist schools maintaining SPED systems
Identify implementation concerns
Escalate issues to Associate Director
Support follow-up action planning
Partner with portfolio team
Partner with regional team
Ensure coordinated support
Support communication between schools
Support follow-through between schools
Assist with data collection
Assist with progress monitoring
Assist with implementation tracking
Contribute to problem solving
Contribute to continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Portfolio and regional teams; Schools and regional SPED team; Schools and portfolio staff; Central support teams
Full Job Description
## Description 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. Job Overview The Special Education Specialist provides direct, school-facing support to ensure strong implementation of special education programming, instructional practices, and compliance systems across a portfolio of schools. This role works closely with the Associate Director of Special Education to support schools through coaching, problem-solving, implementation support, and day-to-day follow-through. The Specialist succeeds when schools experience responsive, consistent support that strengthens execution, improves coordination, and helps ensure students with d
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