Student Support Compliance Specialist

Job Summary
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. The starting salary range for this role is $86,280-$93,782. This is a full-time, headquarters school-based role that involves traveling throughout the school day to various campuses with an anticipated start date of mid-July 2026.

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, 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–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community

Drive Compliance (40%)

• Support and train case managers to abide by Idea and local regulations 
• Provide technical assistance to staff members 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 (assessments, grades, observations, teacher comments, etc.) 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)

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

• The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $86,280-$93,782. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.  
• KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.

• KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
• Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid Thanksgiving week break and winter break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

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, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

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