Regional Office Director of Special Education Greater Boston (2026-2027)

Director of Special Education

KIPP MA is looking for a committed culturally competent and passionate Director of Special Education who will be responsible for ensuring that the Special Education Programs in our region are compliant with state and federal Special Education laws.  The Special Education Director will report to the Managing Director of Student Supports and collaborate with the Principal and Leadership Teams at schools to carry out the necessary duties and responsibilities to help amplify our childrens potential by creating a school experience that affirms values and challenges all students each day. This role is critical in ensuring that our region provides excellent support services for our Special Education students in a way that is rigorous and accessible for growth and achievement.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Education Program Management

• Develop monitor supervise and manage all aspects of Special Education and Section 504 processes including scheduling meeting chairing IEP writing signature trackdown transition planning and progress reporting
• Facilitate processes to ensure vision and alignment of services for students K-12 or their entire KIPP experience
• Ensure that IEPs and 504s are high quality including goals aligned to existing curriculum and assessments whenever possible through development of school-based teams
• Participate in dispute resolution meetings hearings and mediation settlement meetings as needed
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding special services with all interested parties and respond promptly to questions and concerns of families and community members. 
• Lead the Special Education Parent Advisory Council in Lynn or Boston 

School-Based Development and Support

• Collaborate with Principals Leadership Teams teachers and related service providers to manage activities related to compliance with all state and federal regulations and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• Collaborate with Deans APs of Support Services and School Leaders to ensure staff are internalizing IEPs and 504s and are implementing them with integrity
• Collaborate with teachers counselors and the Leadership Team to develop implement and track intervention support plans for students to address acute needs
• Provide and/or arrange ongoing professional development based on prior experience for special educations teachers and related service providers
• Consult with and support special education teachers and related service providers in their responsibilities to chair reviews and develop IEPs for these students
• Write IEPs as determined by the Managing Director of Student Support Services
• Manage Speech and Language Pathologists and contracted service providers such as Occupational Therapists and ABA Therapists as needed and directed
• Ensure students receive appropriate testing accommodations
• Provide support to APs and Deans of Student Support Services regarding research-based and effective instructional and social-emotional-behavioral practices

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering self-awareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MAs mission and values including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment
• Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
• 2 years of full-time teaching experience
• Bachelors Degree required
• Pass Criminal Background Check

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MAs mission and values including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment
• Passion for special education and demonstrates commitment to professional learning
• 3-5 years of full-time special education teaching experience
• 3 years case management and the IEP process experience
• Deep knowledge of the IEP process and Special Education policy
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strong IEP to support rigorous and individualized learning experiences  
• Demonstrated ability to plan & implement professional development of the IEP process and access for all learners 
• Deep knowledge of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and collaboratively to ensure all learners have to access their LRE
• Knowledge of the RtI and pre-referral process 
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Bachelors Degree required
• Masters Degree highly preferred* 
• License in Special Education required (preferably an administrative license and if not willingness to apply for MA Special Education Administrator License within one year.)
• Pass Criminal Background Checks
• Fluent Spanish speakers strongly encourage to apply

* Ongoing higher education or alternative pathways in Special Education could substitute for Masters Degree

Additional Information :

What We Offer

The minimum salary range for this exempt position is $75000 to $90000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. This role follows our 12 Month calendar is eligible for in-region hybrid work. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time