KIPP - Special Education Program Specialist - Stockton (26-27) at KIPP Public Schools Northern California - San Joaquin Co.
About the Employer
Together with families and communities, KIPP Public Schools Northern California creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. KIPP is growing in Stockton, California! Over the next 10 years, we’ll be growing to 5 campuses serving nearly 3000 students TK-12. You can find all of our opportunities here: https://kippnorcal.org/careers/
Job Summary
Job Summary
As Program Specialist, you will be an integral member of the regional Special Education team, working under the supervision and management of an Associate Director of Special Education to provide sound educational programs for students with disabilities, and to support the programming & development of the Special Education programs of 3-5 schools within KIPP Public Schools Northern California. The Program Specialist is a consultant and coach to regional staff, school staff, and to parents in helping to implement individualized education plans for students, as developed by IEP teams. In this role, you own projects end-to-end with real autonomy over how the work gets done. You make day-to-day execution decisions and bring your manager in when something would change the project's direction or require resources beyond your scope.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience Clear California Special Education teaching credential to teach children with mild to moderate support needs and/or extensive support needs; or Related Service Provider License 4-6 years of relevant special education experience Education Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on specialized training in special education curriculum and instruction, or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge/skills Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, general education curriculum, alternative dispute methods and techniques, disabilities and appropriate curriculum, behavior management systems Demonstrated success teaching students from educationally underserved areas Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex compliance requirements for non-specialist audiences Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan backwards from deadlines, assign clear ownership, and track progress
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience Clear California Special Education teaching credential to teach children with mild to moderate support needs and/or extensive support needs; or Related Service Provider License 4-6 years of relevant special education experience Education Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on specialized training in special education curriculum and instruction, or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge/skills Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, general education curriculum, alternative dispute methods and techniques, disabilities and appropriate curriculum, behavior management systems Demonstrated success teaching students from educationally underserved areas Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex compliance requirements for non-specialist audiences Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan backwards from deadlines, assign clear ownership, and track progress
Comments and Other Information
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Comments and Other Information
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.
Application Deadline
9/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/21/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Length of Work Year
Full Time
Employment Type
Full Time