Associate Director of Student Support (Secondary)
KIPP DC, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Associate Director of Student Support - Secondary
Job Summary
KIPP DC has eight secondary schools, serving 5th‑12th grades across Washington, DC. While working directly with school leadership teams and the Director of Student Support at middle and high schools, you will design programming to support students with special needs—IEP, 504, ELL, and other accommodations—to drive academic outcomes, care, and a sense of belonging. Through goal setting, planning, and instructional leadership you will coach staff, provide professional development, and set the vision for a supportive, rigorous, and inclusive school environment.
Salary: $94,082–$103,984 (full‑time, fully on‑site). Anticipated start: July 2026.
About the Student Support Team The Student Support Team (SST) directly addresses the needs of students by providing early intervention, accommodations, and tailored instruction. We collaborate with teachers, service providers, and school leaders to implement individualized plans that support academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional success.
About the Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Student Support, the Associate Director is an instructional leader who champions schools, teachers, and learners with exceptionalities. You will carry out duties at secondary schools and collaborate cross‑functionally to drive student outcomes.
Location and Type of Work This exempt position is fully on‑site—working in schools and headquarters during normal hours.
Responsibilities Student Support Instruction & Programming (80%)
Manage the Special Populations caseload for a designated school (IEP, 504, ELL)
Collaborate to design high‑quality IEPs and 504 plans with data‑aligned accommodations
Consistently monitor and evaluate progress toward individual and school‑wide goals in collaboration with SPED teachers, general‑education teachers, and related service providers
Participate in SST to support development of high‑quality interventions and fidelity to the Child Find process
Collaborate with school leaders to host weekly professional development sessions, provide input to department meetings, and coach teachers
Support special‑education staff in writing Present Levels of Performance, annual IEP goals, and quarterly progress‑report comments
Assist in onboarding and developing teacher case‑management skills
Analyze teacher and student data to design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development that increases expertise in content, methodology, and instruction delivery
Support a suite of special‑education learning programs
Drive an instructional vision focused on rigor, effort, and student autonomy; collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team in content meetings
Create instructional priorities with secondary school teams
Manage a full continuum of services at schools and create a monitoring system for the continuum
Consult with school leadership to implement high‑quality RTI processes for academic and behavioral needs
Collaborate on an effective progress‑monitoring system for IEP and Tier 3 students
Work side‑by‑side with school leaders and the Managing Director to significantly improve achievement outcomes for special populations
Special Education Compliance (20%)
Understand IDEA and Section 504 law and their implications within KIPP DC’s local education agency
Articulate child‑find procedures and how they intersect with SST processes
Ensure completion of required documentation within timelines to maintain compliance (eligibility determinations, child‑find deadlines)
Facilitate MDT/504 meetings when needed
Manage the initial and triennial eligibility process in coordination with the Compliance Manager and related service providers
Learn and use KIPP DC’s Special Programs system for IEP, eligibility, and referral paperwork
Communicate regularly with families, building supportive home‑school relationships and addressing concerns professionally and timely
Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of special‑education teaching and school‑leadership experience in an urban setting
Experience working with secondary‑school urban students
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Prior experience as a Special‑Education Coordinator
Prior experience teaching or leading across the special‑education continuum
Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating across functional teams
Ability to build relationships, influence, and motivate action
Superior analytical skills and sound judgment for autonomous decision‑making
Thrives in ambiguous and nuanced situations
Meticulous organization to set priorities, manage workload, and meet deadlines
Strong, responsive communication skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
Desired Attributes & Leadership Qualities
Commitment to students and schools, believing in every child's potential and prioritizing families
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving to achieve broader team goals
Project management: sets high standards and supports others to meet outcomes
Communication and influence skills that adapt content and style to advance work
Teamwork: contributes to a collaborative culture, values diverse work styles, and maintains high performance
Trust and collaboration: establishes effective relationships with diverse stakeholders for optimal outcomes
Cultural humility: advances anti‑racism and creates an inclusive environment for all stakeholders
Continuous learning: commits to feedback, self‑reflection, humility, and action
Benefits & Compensation Compensation: $94,082–$103,984. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, One Medical membership, and a 403(b) retirement account with 3 % employer matching and 3 % contribution (vested after three years).
Equal Employment Opportunity KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or protected class—including but not limited to race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex, pregnancy, birth, lactation and related medical conditions, age, disability, health condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or veteran status. KIPP DC’s Non‑Discrimination policy and Title IX Coordinator’s contact information are available on our website.
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Salary: $94,082–$103,984 (full‑time, fully on‑site). Anticipated start: July 2026.
About the Student Support Team The Student Support Team (SST) directly addresses the needs of students by providing early intervention, accommodations, and tailored instruction. We collaborate with teachers, service providers, and school leaders to implement individualized plans that support academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional success.
About the Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Student Support, the Associate Director is an instructional leader who champions schools, teachers, and learners with exceptionalities. You will carry out duties at secondary schools and collaborate cross‑functionally to drive student outcomes.
Location and Type of Work This exempt position is fully on‑site—working in schools and headquarters during normal hours.
Responsibilities Student Support Instruction & Programming (80%)
Manage the Special Populations caseload for a designated school (IEP, 504, ELL)
Collaborate to design high‑quality IEPs and 504 plans with data‑aligned accommodations
Consistently monitor and evaluate progress toward individual and school‑wide goals in collaboration with SPED teachers, general‑education teachers, and related service providers
Participate in SST to support development of high‑quality interventions and fidelity to the Child Find process
Collaborate with school leaders to host weekly professional development sessions, provide input to department meetings, and coach teachers
Support special‑education staff in writing Present Levels of Performance, annual IEP goals, and quarterly progress‑report comments
Assist in onboarding and developing teacher case‑management skills
Analyze teacher and student data to design, coordinate, and facilitate professional development that increases expertise in content, methodology, and instruction delivery
Support a suite of special‑education learning programs
Drive an instructional vision focused on rigor, effort, and student autonomy; collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team in content meetings
Create instructional priorities with secondary school teams
Manage a full continuum of services at schools and create a monitoring system for the continuum
Consult with school leadership to implement high‑quality RTI processes for academic and behavioral needs
Collaborate on an effective progress‑monitoring system for IEP and Tier 3 students
Work side‑by‑side with school leaders and the Managing Director to significantly improve achievement outcomes for special populations
Special Education Compliance (20%)
Understand IDEA and Section 504 law and their implications within KIPP DC’s local education agency
Articulate child‑find procedures and how they intersect with SST processes
Ensure completion of required documentation within timelines to maintain compliance (eligibility determinations, child‑find deadlines)
Facilitate MDT/504 meetings when needed
Manage the initial and triennial eligibility process in coordination with the Compliance Manager and related service providers
Learn and use KIPP DC’s Special Programs system for IEP, eligibility, and referral paperwork
Communicate regularly with families, building supportive home‑school relationships and addressing concerns professionally and timely
Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 5 years of special‑education teaching and school‑leadership experience in an urban setting
Experience working with secondary‑school urban students
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Prior experience as a Special‑Education Coordinator
Prior experience teaching or leading across the special‑education continuum
Demonstrated effectiveness in coordinating across functional teams
Ability to build relationships, influence, and motivate action
Superior analytical skills and sound judgment for autonomous decision‑making
Thrives in ambiguous and nuanced situations
Meticulous organization to set priorities, manage workload, and meet deadlines
Strong, responsive communication skills
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
Desired Attributes & Leadership Qualities
Commitment to students and schools, believing in every child's potential and prioritizing families
Strategic thinking and problem‑solving to achieve broader team goals
Project management: sets high standards and supports others to meet outcomes
Communication and influence skills that adapt content and style to advance work
Teamwork: contributes to a collaborative culture, values diverse work styles, and maintains high performance
Trust and collaboration: establishes effective relationships with diverse stakeholders for optimal outcomes
Cultural humility: advances anti‑racism and creates an inclusive environment for all stakeholders
Continuous learning: commits to feedback, self‑reflection, humility, and action
Benefits & Compensation Compensation: $94,082–$103,984. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, One Medical membership, and a 403(b) retirement account with 3 % employer matching and 3 % contribution (vested after three years).
Equal Employment Opportunity KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or protected class—including but not limited to race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex, pregnancy, birth, lactation and related medical conditions, age, disability, health condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or veteran status. KIPP DC’s Non‑Discrimination policy and Title IX Coordinator’s contact information are available on our website.
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