Special Populations Achievement Specialist

Job title: Special Populations Achievement Specialist

Company: KIPP Texas Public Schools

Job description: Company DescriptionKIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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.Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent, comparable to the national average for all students and approximately three times higher than the average of students from low-income communities.You can see all our job opportunities at .Job DescriptionROLE OVERVIEWThe Special Populations Achievement Specialist will serve as a resource to special education faculty and school leaders in the area of curriculum and instruction. They will work cooperatively with instructional faculty and regional curriculum teams to provide an appropriate education program for students with disabilities throughout the region. This position furthers the mission of KIPP Texas Public Schools as it helps ensure that all students have the tools and the supportive environment they need to learn.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESThe Special Populations Achievement Specialist will:1. Coaching and Support:Provide coaching to school-based special education managers across all grade bands, including self-contained classrooms.Identify schools and teachers in need of more hands-on support and offer planning time and office hours for targeted assistance.Distill KTX instructional priorities (explicit instruction and universal design for learning) into actionable steps for school-based coaches and teachers to drive the work forward.Deliver and record model lessons to demonstrate effective instructional strategies.Provide feedback on lesson plans, lesson delivery, and assessment results.2. Data Analysis and Improvement:Analyze student data, including MAP, IA, STAAR, and STEP assessments etc, to inform instructional decisions and interventions.Recognize patterns in student performance data and make recommendations for professional development and instructional improvements.Use data to identify and support the academic needs of students with disabilities.3. Stakeholder Engagement:Cultivate the trust of key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and administrators, to support student success.Maintain productive working relationships with other internal departments and lead troubleshooting efforts when issues arise with special education.Serve as the Academics Team Liaison, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between teams.4. Professional Development:Co-facilitate professional development sessions focused on instructional strategies and best practices for special education.Support/provide monthly PD, newsletter input, communication, to provide ongoing coaching and guidance to the school-based coaches.Develop and deliver training on district structures, processes, and procedures necessary to support effective MTSS systems.5. Compliance and Documentation:Ensure that IEPs and other special education documentation are compliant with federal, state, and district regulations.Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss student progressPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsEducation and KnowledgeBachelor’s degree requiredMaster’s degree preferred5+ years experience teaching with a focus on special education servicesKnowledge of the 13 eligibility categories under IDEA and how they impact achievementKnowledge of content standards and assessmentsKnowledge of the KTX instructional priorities (Explicit Instruction and Universal Design for Learning)SkillsEffective collaboration and communication skillsAbility to prioritize and initiate tasks, manage time, and complete multiple projects within tight deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsStrong analytical skillsExcellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is necessaryStrong follow-up and follow-through skills necessaryAdditional InformationCompensation and BenefitsSalary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.As a full-time KIPP Texas employee you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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Location: San Antonio, TX

Job date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:53:31 GMT

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