Associate Director of Special Education, Stockton

Minimum 5 years of special education teaching or service provision experience in a school setting, preferably with students from educationally underserved areas.

Experience with supervision within the field of special education; collaborative management strategies, case management processes, research-based best practices for teaching and learning, and behavioral strategies.

Experience working with related service providers.

A deep passion for social justice and equity for all children; belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels, regardless of demography.

Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values.

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $99,000 and $130,000.

Most candidates would be compensated at $106,000.

The KIPP Public Schools Northern CA Special Education Team is seeking an Associate Director.

The Associate Director of Special Education is an integral member of the special education leadership team, working under the supervision of the Director of Special Education to provide sound educational programs for our students with special education needs and to manage the day to day functioning of the KIPP Public Schools Northern California Special Education Department.

As a member of the Special Education leadership team, collaborate with Director and colleague Associate Directors to:

Shape the vision and initiatives for the regional special education team.

Develop plans, collaborate with school teams and other departments to advance special education initiatives and priorities.

Develop regional tools and processes for instructional systems that increase student access to learning and achievement.

We are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. 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.

Our student community consists of nearly 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San José, Redwood City, and Stockton. 81% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 34% are multilingual learners, and 12% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.