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Special Education Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 81576 - 122364
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 10000 students and supporting 8300 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 choosecollege career and beyondso 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 its 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.
Please note: This is not a teaching position.
The Specialist succeeds when schools experience responsive consistent support that strengthens execution improves coordination and helps ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality aligned services and instruction.
You Should Apply If
You are a highly organized and student-centered educator or support professional who enjoys working closely with schools to strengthen implementation solve problems and support teachers and leaders in real time. You are responsive collaborative and comfortable balancing compliance instructional support and day-to-day operational follow-through.
You thrive in school environments build strong relationships quickly and are energized by helping turn systems and expectations into strong day-to-day practice for students with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
School-Based Support & Coaching
- Provide direct support to school-based SPED Team Chairs Resource & Inclusion Teachers SDP teachers and school leaders across a portfolio of schools
- Support implementation of instructional practices IEP systems accommodations and service delivery expectations
- Assist schools in addressing day-to-day operational and student support challenges
- Maintain consistent presence in schools to build relationships and support implementation quality
Instruction & Program Implementation
- Support schools in implementing inclusion-focused instructional models and aligned service delivery practices
- Reinforce organizational expectations around IEP quality instructional alignment and student support coordination
- Assist with rollout of SPED tools resources systems and initiatives across schools
- Support onboarding and training efforts for school-based SPED staff
Compliance & Monitoring
- Support monitoring of compliance timelines documentation service delivery and implementation expectations
- Assist schools in maintaining organized and compliant SPED systems
- Identify implementation concerns and escalate issues to the Associate Director as needed
- Support follow-up and action planning connected to identified compliance or instructional concerns
Cross-Functional Coordination & Problem Solving
- Partner with portfolio and regional team members to ensure coordinated support across schools
- Support communication and follow-through between schools and the regional SPED team
- Assist with data collection progress monitoring and implementation tracking connected to portfolio priorities
- Contribute to ongoing problem solving and continuous improvement efforts across the portfolio
Desired Outcomes and Role Specific Competencies
- Schools within the portfolio experience responsive coordinated and solutions-oriented SPED partnership as evidenced by timely follow-through clear communication aligned implementation support and positive feedback from school leaders and SPED staff regarding responsiveness and collaboration.
- IEP compliance service delivery and SPED implementation expectations are consistently maintained across assigned schools through organized systems timely monitoring of compliance requirements and proactive identification escalation and resolution of implementation concerns.
- Resource & Inclusion Teachers and SPED Team Chairs demonstrate increasing effectiveness in implementing instructional accommodations aligned student supports inclusion-focused practices and progress monitoring systems that support student access and learning and achievement of individualized IEP goals.
- Portfolio implementation is coordinated organized and operationally strong as evidenced by consistent tracking and follow-through of implementation priorities accurate maintenance of data and reporting systems and strong coordination between schools portfolio staff and central support teams.
- Strong relationship-building and coaching skills with ability to support teachers and school-based staff
- Understanding of special education instructional practices IEP implementation and compliance systems
Ability to balance responsiveness organization and follow-through across multiple schools and priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address implementation challenges
- Ability to work collaboratively across school portfolio and regional teams to support coherent implementation
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required; Masters degree with emphasis in special education highly preferred
- Valid California credential for Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate with Autism Authorization Moderate/Severe Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs) credential
- Minimum of 4 years of highly effective teaching and case management experience demonstrating a strong track record of student performance gains for with students with special needs
- Leadership and coaching experience required (e.g. providing instructional coaching hiring and directly managing and evaluating adults)
- Knowledge of LAUSD special education policy and Welligent preferred
Compensation
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $81576 to $122364. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $101970 depending on qualifications internal equity and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
By submitting this application I certify that all information I have provided in this application and in any related materials including my resume cover letter and interview responses is true complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that KIPP SoCal Public Schools relies on this information in making hiring decisions. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation falsification or material omission may result in rescission of an offer of employment or if I have already been hired termination of employment regardless of when the inaccuracy is discovered.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more
