KIPP DC
Student Support Compliance Specialist
The Student Support Compliance Specialist role is an integral part of the Student Support Team, ensuring full compliance with all federal and state regulations at the campus or school levels. This is a full-time, headquarters school‑based position that involves traveling throughout the school day to various campuses. The anticipated start date is July 2025.
Salary : $86,280–$93,782
About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Our network of 22 schools educates more than 7,500 students in grades PreK–12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars—Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness—ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.
About the Role This role is perfect for someone with excellent attention to detail who can explain processes clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring KIPP DC’s overall compliance with student support services regulations is 100% in compliance. You will work closely with student support services staff, special education teachers, and school leaders to ensure that students with individualized education plans and 504s are set up for success by keeping paperwork 100% compliant.
Location and Type of Work This is an exempt position that reports to the Associate Director of Student Support Compliance. The role is fully on‑site, requiring presence at schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Drive Compliance (40%)
Support and train case managers to abide by IDEA and local regulations.
Provide technical assistance to staff in order to comply with the ADA and Section 504.
Ensure student support services staff abide by IDEA and local regulations.
Oversee compliance of student support services files (100+).
Own scheduling and holding IEP, SEP, Eligibility, and 504 meetings in a timely manner.
Maintain 100% compliance in the special programs special education database system.
Provide professional development and support to case managers (30+ teachers) to gather and analyze data prior to requesting evaluations and input information into SEDS.
Work closely with school psychologists and other related service providers to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate the implementation of accommodations on state and local testing in collaboration with school teams.
Collaborate with the case manager and Director on due process actions.
Participate and support KIPP DC attorneys and attorneys representing students with disabilities.
Coordinate the dissemination and collection of Medicaid related documents to parents and other stakeholders.
Coordinate the alternate assessment for students with disabilities.
Provide technical support and training on the Special Programs system to staff (including case managers and related service providers).
Chair Multidisciplinary Team (40%)
Facilitate and serve as the Local education Representative in all Multidisciplinary Team meetings at the campus.
Support case managers and/or chairs complex cases, including those with legal representation, as needed.
Take comprehensive meeting notes and/or monitor notes taken by case managers; record dissenting opinions.
Receive and review monthly reports on the status of outstanding IEP documentation.
Ensure and provide technical assistance so that case managers have the proper paperwork for meetings and that the follow‑through after the meeting is completed timely and efficiently.
Ensure Academic Progress (10%)
Ensure IEPs are compliant with federal and district regulations; goals are standards‑based and relevant for the individual student; and present levels of performance are appropriate and current.
Facilitate data‑based discussions to help the MDT design IEPs to best support student growth.
Perform other related duties (10%)
Serve as the face of the student support team at your campus to all parents, school leaders, staff, and community members.
Distribute weekly memos to school teams and facilitate department meetings, when needed.
Facilitate small group and whole staff professional development as needed.
Attend professional development workshops, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of current topics in student support services.
Manage small and large‑scale projects as assigned by the Student Support Director of Compliance such as MSAA testing or non‑public program.
Serve as a full‑time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff, including attendance at teacher/staff meetings, accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC’s mission.
Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of relevant special education experience and a master’s in related field OR at least 3 years of special education case management experience.
Experience teaching special education.
Certified in special education or hold a master’s in special education.
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout a school.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading complex special education meetings (highly preferred).
Self‑starter with customer service experience and relationship management skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 10 pounds.
Ability to stand frequently.
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools.
Prolonged periods of sedentary work.
Ability to be fully in person at a school.
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas
Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child’s potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of the team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti‑racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self‑reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary range: $86,280–$93,782.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid Thanksgiving week break and winter break.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis or protected class, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as required by law), religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. This includes a commitment to anti‑racism, inclusivity, and equity for all stakeholders.
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Salary : $86,280–$93,782
About KIPP DC For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Our network of 22 schools educates more than 7,500 students in grades PreK–12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff. Our work is grounded in five pillars—Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness—ensuring every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond.
About the Role This role is perfect for someone with excellent attention to detail who can explain processes clearly. You will be responsible for ensuring KIPP DC’s overall compliance with student support services regulations is 100% in compliance. You will work closely with student support services staff, special education teachers, and school leaders to ensure that students with individualized education plans and 504s are set up for success by keeping paperwork 100% compliant.
Location and Type of Work This is an exempt position that reports to the Associate Director of Student Support Compliance. The role is fully on‑site, requiring presence at schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Drive Compliance (40%)
Support and train case managers to abide by IDEA and local regulations.
Provide technical assistance to staff in order to comply with the ADA and Section 504.
Ensure student support services staff abide by IDEA and local regulations.
Oversee compliance of student support services files (100+).
Own scheduling and holding IEP, SEP, Eligibility, and 504 meetings in a timely manner.
Maintain 100% compliance in the special programs special education database system.
Provide professional development and support to case managers (30+ teachers) to gather and analyze data prior to requesting evaluations and input information into SEDS.
Work closely with school psychologists and other related service providers to ensure assessments are completed in a timely manner.
Coordinate the implementation of accommodations on state and local testing in collaboration with school teams.
Collaborate with the case manager and Director on due process actions.
Participate and support KIPP DC attorneys and attorneys representing students with disabilities.
Coordinate the dissemination and collection of Medicaid related documents to parents and other stakeholders.
Coordinate the alternate assessment for students with disabilities.
Provide technical support and training on the Special Programs system to staff (including case managers and related service providers).
Chair Multidisciplinary Team (40%)
Facilitate and serve as the Local education Representative in all Multidisciplinary Team meetings at the campus.
Support case managers and/or chairs complex cases, including those with legal representation, as needed.
Take comprehensive meeting notes and/or monitor notes taken by case managers; record dissenting opinions.
Receive and review monthly reports on the status of outstanding IEP documentation.
Ensure and provide technical assistance so that case managers have the proper paperwork for meetings and that the follow‑through after the meeting is completed timely and efficiently.
Ensure Academic Progress (10%)
Ensure IEPs are compliant with federal and district regulations; goals are standards‑based and relevant for the individual student; and present levels of performance are appropriate and current.
Facilitate data‑based discussions to help the MDT design IEPs to best support student growth.
Perform other related duties (10%)
Serve as the face of the student support team at your campus to all parents, school leaders, staff, and community members.
Distribute weekly memos to school teams and facilitate department meetings, when needed.
Facilitate small group and whole staff professional development as needed.
Attend professional development workshops, conferences, and meetings to stay abreast of current topics in student support services.
Manage small and large‑scale projects as assigned by the Student Support Director of Compliance such as MSAA testing or non‑public program.
Serve as a full‑time and engaged member of KIPP DC’s staff, including attendance at teacher/staff meetings, accompanying students on field lessons, assisting with student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC’s mission.
Requirements & Preferences Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of relevant special education experience and a master’s in related field OR at least 3 years of special education case management experience.
Experience teaching special education.
Certified in special education or hold a master’s in special education.
Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders throughout a school.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading complex special education meetings (highly preferred).
Self‑starter with customer service experience and relationship management skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 10 pounds.
Ability to stand frequently.
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools.
Prolonged periods of sedentary work.
Ability to be fully in person at a school.
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas
Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child’s potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of the team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti‑racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self‑reflection, humility, and action.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive salary range: $86,280–$93,782.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid Thanksgiving week break and winter break.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis or protected class, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as required by law), religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law. This includes a commitment to anti‑racism, inclusivity, and equity for all stakeholders.
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