Director of Diverse Learners (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region Public Schools•City of Troy, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

KIPP Capital Region is seeking a Director of Diverse Learners to oversee the strategic direction, compliance, and instructional quality of services for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and other specialized needs across schools and the region. KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited College or University is required.
A minimum of 2–5 years of school leadership and professional management experience, with a proven track record in special education in a high performing school, is required, preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Deep understanding of best practices for autistic students, language based learning disabilities, and tiered interventions (MTSS/RTI).
Proven outstanding leadership and management skills, particularly in building teams, working through others, promoting collaboration, managing conflict, goal setting, and holding people accountable.
An entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated success in building a program, department or organization.
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serves as the regional leader for diverse learners, providing strategic guidance, coaching, and support to school based leaders, including Special Education leaders, ENL/ELL leaders, social workers, and school counselors.
Builds the capacity of diverse learner leaders across schools through coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development without direct supervisory responsibility.
Establishes and reinforces a cohesive, equity centered vision for inclusive practices across all schools.
Partners closely with the Chief Academic Officer, Managing Directors of Schools, and school leadership teams to align priorities, strengthen implementation, and drive outcomes for diverse learners.
Leads communities of practice (CoPs) for diverse learner leaders to build alignment, share best practices, and problem-solve challenges across the region.
Develops and drives a region-wide vision for inclusive, high-quality instruction for students with disabilities, multilingual learners (ENL/ELL), and students requiring social-emotional supports.
Designs and facilitates professional development for general education teachers, special educators, ENL/ELL staff, social workers, and school counselors on differentiation, inclusion, co-teaching, and culturally responsive practices.
Coaches school leaders and instructional teams to ensure diverse learners have access to rigorous, grade level content with appropriate supports and scaffolds.
Supports the development of inclusive classroom environments that are engaging, affirming, and responsive to student needs.
Guides schools in strengthening supports for students with language-based learning disabilities, ASD, and behavioral or social-emotional needs.
Partners with Teaching & Learning and KIPP Foundation to ensure curriculum and assessments are accessible and aligned to the needs of diverse learners.
Supports schools in adapting curriculum, scope and sequences, pacing, and instructional practices to ensure both rigor and access.
Leads the development and implementation of region-wide systems for intervention and acceleration (aligned to MTSS frameworks).
Ensures alignment between general education, special education, and ENL/ELL programming to maximize student outcomes.
Coaches schools on implementing instructional minutes and program requirements with fidelity.
Provides regional oversight, guidance, and direct support to ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and NYSED regulations.
Supports schools in maintaining strong systems for IEP and 504 implementation, documentation, and service delivery.
Identifies trends and gaps in compliance and works with school teams to proactively address them.
Partners with school leaders to ensure compliance is both legally sound and instructionally meaningful for students.
Leads regional systems for monitoring the progress of diverse learners (K–12), including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
Analyzes data trends to identify gaps in achievement, growth, inclusion, and service delivery.
Partners with the Academic Data and Assessment Specialist to develop dashboards and reports that support school based decision making.
Coaches school leaders and diverse learner teams to use data to drive instructional adjustments and interventions.
Supports reporting for compliance, accountability, and organizational priorities.
Serves as a key member of the academic leadership team, contributing to the design and execution of KIPP Capital Region’s instructional vision.
Develops and advances a long-term strategy for inclusive, equitable, and high-performing diverse learner programming across all schools.
Recommends and monitors progress toward regional goals for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students receiving counseling/social-emotional supports.
Ensures alignment across schools to create a cohesive, high-quality experience for diverse learners across the region.
Supports schools in building strong, trusting relationships with families of students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students receiving counseling or social work services.
Provides guidance on communication, partnership, and advocacy to ensure families are informed, engaged, and supported.
Perform other duties as outlined by the Chief Academic Officer.
Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.