Senior Manager, Inclusion and Special Services

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at 

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts

The KIPP Difference 

• Respect - For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students

• Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow

• Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work. 

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools  is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. 

In the 2026-2027 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy : Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy : Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy : Kindergarten – 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm  K-8 Students : 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm 

• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm. 

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal. 

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit  To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager of Inclusion and Special Services provides leadership and oversight for special education, student support services, and inclusive practices across multiple schools. This role ensures students receive high-quality, legally compliant services that support their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

The Senior Manager partners with school leaders and support staff to strengthen instructional practices, build staff capacity, and improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. This role oversees special education programs, monitors compliance with federal and state regulations, analyzes data to drive improvement, and provides coaching and support to school-based teams.

Specific Position Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership for Special Education (ESE), Section 504, MTSS across all schools.

• Ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state regulations, and district policies.

• Monitor the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluation timelines, eligibility determinations, and service delivery.

• Analyze compliance, academic, attendance, discipline, and program data to identify trends and develop improvement plans.

• Develop and implement systems that promote inclusive practices and equitable access to rigorous instruction for students with disabilities.

• Coach and support  ESE Leads, Learning Specialists, and related service providers to strengthen instructional and compliance practices.

• Conduct school visits to monitor instructional quality, student supports, and compliance with special education requirements.

• Facilitate problem-solving meetings and provide guidance for complex student cases.

• Lead professional development for school staff on special education, inclusion, compliance, intervention strategies, and best practices.

• Collaborate with curriculum, school culture, operations, enrollment, and talent teams to ensure coordinated support for students.

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidance documents, and operational systems that ensure consistency across schools.

• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and evaluation of special education and student support staff.

• Ensure schools are prepared for state monitoring, audits, and compliance reviews.

• Respond to parent concerns and facilitate resolution of complex student issues in collaboration with school staff

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion across all schools.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the organization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Valid state certification in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)/Special Education.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in special education

• Demonstrated experience leading school-based or district-level special education programs.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations, including IDEA, Section 504, ADA, FERPA, and state compliance requirements.

• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and inclusive instructional practices.

• Experience overseeing IEP development, implementation, and compliance.

• Proven ability to analyze student achievement, compliance, and operational data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Experience coaching and developing special education teachers.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with staff, families, and community partners.

• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with student information systems and special education management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a multi-school district or charter management organization.

• Experience leading professional development for educators and administrators.

• Experience with school improvement planning and strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrated success improving compliance, student outcomes, and inclusive practices across multiple schools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of inclusive educational practices and equitable access to instruction.

• Ability to interpret and apply educational laws, policies, and procedures.

• Strong leadership and change management skills.

• Ability to build trust and collaborate across departments and school teams.

• Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and high expectations for all students.

Compensation 

• The annual salary for this position starts at $62,000

• Individual level health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

• Individual short-term and long-term disability insurance 

• 403(b) retirement program with a company match

• To support professional practice and growth, all teachers and coaches receive individualized coaching and professional development

*Please note offerings are subject to change.

 

Additional Information

APPLY

To join the 2026–2027 candidate pool, please complete the online application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link to job board here:

When submitting your application, you may indicate any preferred school locations. If and when a position opens, candidates from the pool will be considered for interviews based on fit and qualifications.

If selected for an interview and extended an offer, your compensation, school placement, and other terms will be outlined in writing.

If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.