Senior Director of Diverse Learners (Special Education)

KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni , including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

VISION
At KIPP Indy Public Schools, we envision a future without limits for every student, where joy and academic excellence come together to empower individuals to pursue their passions—be it college, career, or beyond. We recognize the unique gifts each child brings to our community and strive to cultivate their talent, perspective, and drive. Our schools—KIPP Indy Unite Elementary, KIPP Indy College Prep Middle, and KIPP Indy Legacy High—work collaboratively with families and the community to create a nurturing environment that sparks curiosity and fosters a love for learning.

We are committed to leading with equity and maintaining high expectations for all, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported in their journey. By providing access to essential resources, including college and career counseling, we prepare our students not just for academic success but for fulfilling lives as engaged citizens. Our values of community, teamwork, continuous growth, and high expectations guide our efforts to build a more just world. Together, we empower students to recognize their potential and equip them with the skills and confidence to create vibrant futures for themselves and their communities.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW  

KIPP Indy Public School’s Senior Director of Diverse Learners works intensively with Directors of Diverse Learners, School Leaders, Assistant School Leaders, academic team leaders, teachers, and students to support students at KIPP Indy. Reporting to the Managing Director of Diverse Learners, the SD, DL will play a lead role in strengthening their academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits needed to succeed in the nation’s most competitive colleges, universities, post-secondary programs, and careers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Oversee school-level data collection and support desktop monitoring for audits and State/Federal Accountability Measures
• Oversee progress monitoring fidelity of IEP implementation 
• Support Special Education programming, compliance, initiatives and evaluations, through oversight, development, implementation monitoring, and communication 
• Foster collaboration and alignment between all stakeholders
• Create and lead professional development opportunities for DL and larger school teams to ensure best practices with content differentiation, modification, accommodation, and IEP implementation
• Supports compliance in PowerSchool Special Programs platform processes
• Serve as Public Agency Representative
• Coaching, managing, and completing evaluations for all direct reports
• Maintain positive relationships with partnering agencies
• Maintain all data dashboards and relevant SIS/PowerSchool data to ensure information accuracy and accessibility
• Collaborate with MD, Diverse Learners on all Manifestation Determination 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of exemplary teaching experience with strong student achievement results 
• Minimum 2 years of exemplary, full-time teacher coaching and adult management experience 
• Minimum 2 years curriculum development and management 
• Hold current licensure in Special Education
• Model of effective and high-quality instruction 
• Demonstrated ability to drive student success 
• Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults 
• Experience in curriculum support, such as assessment writing and/or scope and sequence management 
• Strong project management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail 
• Excellent communicator, who can work with internal and external stakeholders 

MOST CRITICAL COMPETENCIES  

• Focuses upon results and how they are achieved
• Stimulates others to take action and accomplish goals, even when no direct reporting relationship exists
• Uses data to assess areas for improvement accurately and teaches others to do the same
• Accurately scopes and secures resources needed to accomplish projects

Additional Information

Starting salary $80,000
Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a highly competitive benefits package. Opportunities for performance-based bonuses are also available.

Benefits Include: 

• Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave 
• Two PPO Health Plan Options 
• Vision 
• Dental 
• Accident Insurance 
• Critical Illness 
• FSA 
• HSA 
• Life Insurance 
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Licensure & Tuition Assistance 
• 403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with employer match up to 10% 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Extended Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover 
• End of the year Merit Increase 
• Annual Wellness Screenings

KIPP Indy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.