KIPP DC seeks Associate Director of Policy

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system, that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating ~6800 students and employing ~1200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to the mission.  

Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Policy is charged with supporting a wide range of functions regarding employee and student policy development and implementation.  The Associate Director of Policy is an exempt position and reports to the Senior Director of Employee Policy.

The Associate Director of Policy works closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance Team, Human Resources Team, School Leaders and Executive Leadership by:

• Supporting sensitive and/or critical activities relating to staff and student policy, including compliance with non-discrimination and other laws; 

• Supporting employee relations work, including reviewing requests for ADA accommodations;

• Handling investigations and assisting with staff performance management; 

• Advising on disciplinary actions for staff and students;

• Drafting and reviewing Title IX policies and bullying reports;

• Responding to student, staff, and parent complaints;

• Furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; 

• Assisting with drafting policies that support KIPP DC students;

• Supporting the legal team in a variety of legal work.