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Special Education Specialist at KIPP SoCal Public Schools | LAYIQ

Provide direct support to school-based SPED Team Chairs, Resource & Inclusion Teachers, SDP teachers, and school leaders across a portfolio of schools
Support implementation of instructional practices, IEP systems, accommodations, and service delivery expectations
Assist schools in addressing day-to-day operational and student support challenges
Maintain consistent presence in schools to build relationships and support implementation quality
Instruction & Program Implementation
Support schools in implementing inclusion-focused instructional models and aligned service delivery practices
Reinforce organizational expectations around IEP quality, instructional alignment, and student support coordination
Assist with rollout of SPED tools, resources, systems, and initiatives across schools
Support onboarding and training efforts for school-based SPED staff
Compliance & Monitoring
Support monitoring of compliance timelines, documentation, service delivery, and implementation expectations
Assist schools in maintaining organized and compliant SPED systems
Identify implementation concerns and escalate issues to the Associate Director as needed
Support follow-up and action planning connected to identified compliance or instructional concerns
Cross-Functional Coordination & Problem Solving
Partner with portfolio and regional team members to ensure coordinated support across schools
Support communication and follow-through between schools and the regional SPED team
Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and implementation tracking connected to portfolio priorities
Contribute to ongoing problem solving and continuous improvement efforts across the portfolio
Desired Outcomes and Role Specific Competencies: Schools within the portfolio experience responsive, coordinated, and solutions-oriented SPED partnership, as evidenced by timely follow-through, clear communication, aligned implementation support, and positive feedback from school leaders and SPED staff regarding responsiveness and collaboration.
IEP compliance, service delivery, and SPED implementation expectations are consistently maintained across assigned schools through organized systems, timely monitoring of compliance requirements, and proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of implementation concerns.
Resource & Inclusion Teachers and SPED Team Chairs demonstrate increasing effectiveness in implementing instructional accommodations, aligned student supports, inclusion-focused practices, and progress monitoring systems that support student access and learning and achievement of individualized IEP goals.
Portfolio implementation is coordinated, organized, and operationally strong, as evidenced by consistent tracking and follow-through of implementation priorities, accurate maintenance of data and reporting systems, and strong coordination between schools, portfolio staff, and central support teams.
Strong relationship-building and coaching skills with ability to support teachers and school-based staff
Understanding of special education instructional practices, IEP implementation, and compliance systems
Ability to balance responsiveness, organization, and follow-through across multiple schools and priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify and address implementation challenges
Ability to work collaboratively across school, portfolio, and regional teams to support coherent implementation
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required; Master’s degree with emphasis in special education highly preferred
Valid California credential for Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate with Autism Authorization, Moderate/Severe, Mild to Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs) credential
Minimum of 4 years of highly effective teaching and case management experience demonstrating a strong track record of student performance gains for with students with special needs
Leadership and coaching experience required (e.g. providing instructional coaching, hiring, and directly managing and evaluating adults)
Knowledge of LAUSD special education policy and Welligent preferred

Special Education Specialist

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Key Responsibilities: School-Based Support & Coaching

Equal opportunity and accommodations

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