Director of Diverse Learners (26-27 SY)
9 days ago
Troy
Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview The Director of Diverse Learners oversees the strategic direction, compliance, and instructional quality of services for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and other specialized needs across schools and the region. Duties/Responsibilities Regional Leadership, Influence & Capacity Building • Serves as the regional leader for diverse learners, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and support to school based leaders, including Special Education leaders, ENL/ELL leaders, social workers, and school counselors., • Builds the capacity of diverse learner leaders across schools through coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development without direct supervisory responsibility., • Establishes and reinforces a cohesive, equity centered vision for inclusive practices across all schools., • Partners closely with the Chief Academic Officer, Managing Directors of Schools, and school leadership teams to align priorities, strengthen implementation, and drive outcomes for diverse learners., • Leads communities of practice (CoPs) for diverse learner leaders to build alignment, share best practices, and problem-solve challenges across the region.Instructional Leadership for Diverse Learners, • Develops and drives a region-wide vision for inclusive, high-quality instruction for students with disabilities, multilingual learners (ENL/ELL), and students requiring social-emotional supports., • Designs and facilitates professional development for general education teachers, special educators, ENL/ELL staff, social workers, and school counselors on differentiation, inclusion, co-teaching, and culturally responsive practices., • Coaches school leaders and instructional teams to ensure diverse learners have access to rigorous, grade level content with appropriate supports and scaffolds., • Supports the development of inclusive classroom environments that are engaging, affirming, and responsive to student needs., • Guides schools in strengthening supports for students with language-based learning disabilities, ASD, and behavioral or social-emotional needs.Curriculum, Assessment & Program Implementation, • Partners with Teaching & Learning and KIPP Foundation to ensure curriculum and assessments are accessible and aligned to the needs of diverse learners., • Supports schools in adapting curriculum, scope and sequences, pacing, and instructional practices to ensure both rigor and access., • Leads the development and implementation of region-wide systems for intervention and acceleration (aligned to MTSS frameworks)., • Ensures alignment between general education, special education, and ENL/ELL programming to maximize student outcomes., • Coaches schools on implementing instructional minutes and program requirements with fidelity.Compliance & Policy Leadership, • Provides regional oversight, guidance, and direct support to ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and NYSED regulations., • Supports schools in maintaining strong systems for IEP and 504 implementation, documentation, and service delivery., • Identifies trends and gaps in compliance and works with school teams to proactively address them., • Partners with school leaders to ensure compliance is both legally sound and instructionally meaningful for students.Data Use, Reporting & Continuous Improvement, • Leads regional systems for monitoring the progress of diverse learners (K–12), including students with disabilities and multilingual learners., • Analyzes data trends to identify gaps in achievement, growth, inclusion, and service delivery., • Partners with the Academic Data and Assessment Specialist to develop dashboards and reports that support school based decision making., • Coaches school leaders and diverse learner teams to use data to drive instructional adjustments and interventions., • Supports reporting for compliance, accountability, and organizational priorities.Strategic Leadership & Vision, • Serves as a key member of the academic leadership team, contributing to the design and execution of KIPP Capital Region’s instructional vision., • Develops and advances a long-term strategy for inclusive, equitable, and high-performing diverse learner programming across all schools., • Recommends and monitors progress toward regional goals for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students receiving counseling/social-emotional supports., • Ensures alignment across schools to create a cohesive, high-quality experience for diverse learners across the region.Family & Community Partnership, • Supports schools in building strong, trusting relationships with families of students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students receiving counseling or social work services., • Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Academic Officer., • Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together., • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services, • Master’s degree in special education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited College or University is required., • A minimum of 2–5 years of school leadership and professional management experience, with a proven track record in special education in a high performing school, is required, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment., • Deep understanding of best practices for autistic students, language based learning disabilities, and tiered interventions (MTSS/RTI)., • Proven outstanding leadership and management skills, particularly in building teams, working through others, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable., • An entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in building a program, department or organization., • Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment., • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Prolonged periods were sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear., • Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators., • Generous time-off, • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany & Troy, NY.
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