Associate Director of Compliance (Internal Only)
SST - Washington, DC - Full Time
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Associate Director of Compliance (Internal Only)
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Compliance (Internal Only) role is an integral part of the Student Support Team, ensuring full compliance with all federal and state regulations across the network, campus, and school levels. The starting salary range for this role is $94,082-$103,984. This is a full-time, headquarters school-based role that involves traveling throughout the school day to various campuses with an anticipated immediate start date.
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. 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.
About the Role
In this role, you will support the network's overall special education compliance. You’ll directly manage and coach 5-7 compliance specialists. Given the network lens, you will also assist in sustaining policies and systems that ensure KIPP DC’s overall compliance with student support services regulations, working closely with our student support services staff and school leaders.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Managing Director of Student Support Compliance. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.
Responsibilities
Drive Compliance (40%)
- Ensure compliance with all Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Public Charter School Board (PCSB), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and other agency requirements as it relates to special education academic programming.
- Distribute monthly IEP and 504 compliance audits to school and network-level staff
- Respond and provide support to school-based staff, district staff, with expert troubleshooting and coaching regarding the PowerSchool Special Programs special education system.
- Manage and coordinate related services delivery monthly and report non-compliance to the Managing Director of Student Support
- Project manage the collection of early childhood child outcomes summary (COS) data and liaise reporting to the state
- Monitor and ensure that Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), Student Education Plan (SEP), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), 504 and eligibility meetings are being scheduled and compliant in the legal timeframe
- Audit and support compliance specialists to ensure accurate special education information is in all systems that impact (Special Programs, SLED, IDS, QLIK)
- Proactively maintain and promote compliance metrics including sending weekly reports to school teams, directors, compliance specialists and coaches regarding eligibility and IEP compliance
- Coordinate the alternate assessment for students with disabilities
- Monitor related services delivery weekly and monthly to report to the Managing Director of Student Support
- Provide technical support and training on the special education management system to staff
- Support the response to quarterly OSSE audits around initial eligibility, re-eligibility, and transition plan compliance.
- Plan and follow in summer evaluations for students who require testing
Coaching and Development (50%)
- Provides feedback, coaching, and development plans for up to 8 compliance specialists.
- Provides professional development for compliance specialists on main components of DCMR policies and regulations, KIPP DC norming documents for compliance, and other areas as required
- Coach compliance specialists in training strong case managers, transportation requests, coordination and implementation of accommodations on state and local testing in collaboration with school teams
- Maintain and model a caseload of students.
- Facilitate small group and whole staff professional development on an as needed basis
Medicaid (5%)
- In collaboration with the Managing Director of Compliance and the finance team, support network-wide oversight of Medicaid compliance
- Work with headquarters staff to assist in Medicaid audits as necessary
- Represent KIPP DC in state and local professional developments to ensure KIPP DC practice is following reporting regulation
Perform other related duties, as assigned (5%)
- Support compliance for KIPP DC students enrolled in our LEA
- 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 Managing Director of Compliance
- Help onboard mid-year Student Support Teammates
- Provide coverage at schools when a compliance specialist is not available
Requirements & Preferences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with at least one in special education
- Certified in special education or holds a Master’s degree in special education
- Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating or managing special education compliance at a school or district level
- Proven record of achieving 100% compliance with regulations
- Strong understanding of state and federal Special Education laws and local policies, with experience leading complex meetings (e.g., with attorneys and advocates)
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Results-driven, collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to success
Preferred Qualifications
- People management experience
- Experience collaborating and partnering with case managers and school teams
- Proficient in creating and analyzing data spreadsheets to monitor and share compliance rates
- Skilled experience in designing and delivering professional development for compliance specialists to support teachers and ensure compliance
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 10 pounds
- Ability to stand frequently
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
- Prolonged periods of sedentary work
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 the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of 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
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $94,082-$103,984. 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, and 12 paid holidays. 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.
Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
