Special Education Specialist

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About KIPP Texas Public Schools

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue college, career, and beyond, so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more fair world.

Job Description

The Special Populations Specialist serves as a critical support to special populations faculty and school leaders, providing guidance in compliance, curriculum, and instruction. This role collaborates with instructional staff, regional curriculum teams, and school-based personnel to ensure the delivery of high-quality, individualized educational programs for students with diverse learning needs. By supporting effective teaching practices, ensuring adherence to legal and instructional standards, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and Texas State Education Law & Regulations, Section 504 Law & Regulations, the Specialist helps advance the mission of KIPP Texas Public Schools—ensuring every student has the tools and supportive environment needed to thrive.

The Special Populations Specialist is responsible for delivering ongoing, campus-based instructional modeling and compliance training for teachers and instructional assistants who implement IEPs and 504 plans. This role supports the development of high-quality, inclusive instruction and ensures fidelity to instructional best practices and legal requirements. In partnership with Senior Directors of Special Populations, the Specialist provides direct support to campuses and collaborates with regional teams to promote consistency and quality across the network. The Specialist serves as a mentor and key point of contact, builds teacher capacity, and fosters a culture of collaboration, equity, and accountability in service of students with diverse learning needs.

General Role Description

• Strategy : Support the strategic vision to ensure KTX school and regional teams implement the Special Education Strategic Plan; provide comprehensive improvement of school performance using a collaborative approach with clear performance targets; align to the Special Education Strategic Plan; execute, monitor, edit strategic plans, annual goals, and quarterly benchmarks for departmental improvement.
• Communication : Assist the Senior Director of Special Populations in ensuring KTX special populations teams are provided with excellent communication, customer service, and well-coordinated support.
• Legal Framework & Compliance : Possess knowledge of IDEA and Texas State Education Law & Regulations, Section 504 Regulations, and understanding of essential elements of high-performing MTSS systems and structures.

Duties And Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

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, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and disability plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Notes

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