Associate Director – Special Education

KIPP SoCal Public Schools

Associate Director of Special Education at KIPP SoCal overseeing special education across multiple schools. Responsible for professional development and improving student outcomes in special education programs.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a portfolio of 2-3 schools to achieve outcomes for special education students
Co-manage, coach, and oversee a team of 5 Program Specialists
Plan and execute regional professional development focused on evidence-based instructional practices
Analyze special education programming through walkthroughs, audits, and data analyses
Identify trends and potential strategies to improve student achievement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passionate about meeting the needs of all students
Specialized expertise working in special education
Strong planning and organizational skills
Team management skills
Data analysis skills
Exceptional communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.)

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisevidence-based instructional practicesspecial education programming

Soft Skills

planning skillsorganizational skillsteam management skillscommunication skills