Director of Diverse Learners (26-27 SY)

KIPP Capital Region is a 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.

Position Overview

The Director of Diverse Learners oversees the strategic direction, compliance, and instructional quality of services for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and other specialized needs across schools and the region.

Duties/Responsibilities
Regional Leadership, Influence & Capacity Building


* 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.

Instructional Leadership for Diverse Learners


* 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 beh...