Middle School: Special Education Lead Teacher
2 months ago
Lead Teacher, Special Education - Inclusion
KIPP MA is looking for talented, committed, and culturally competent Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers who are passionate about ensuring that all of our students are growing and achieving. By providing students with a variety of supports, Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers typically work with students through inclusive teaching and small group pull outs. Most Special Education Inclusion Lead Teachers co-teach and/or co-plan in Math and ELA (English Language Arts) classes. In doing so, the Special Education Inclusion Lead Teacher collaborates with the homeroom/Lead Teacher in co-planning and co-instructing lessons and units, and co- assessing to provide the guidance and support of accommodations, modifications, and resources so that all students have access to the content and curriculum in a way that provides rigor, success, and achievement. In addition, the Special Education Inclusion Lead Teacher will write and manage IEP paperwork and meetings, communicate with students and families about student progress, and advocate for students as needed.
This multifaceted role is ideal for flexible and creative teachers who are passionate about serving our highest-need students and are excited by the challenge of digging into content, anticipating misconceptions, and implementing best practices that will lead all students to content mastery. Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but not required as Special Education Teachers will receive training and assistance from our regional Special Education team. Special Education Teachers are empowered to use their expertise to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Responsibilities
- Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day
- Create and foster a positive and safe learning environment
- Support in the co-creation and internalization of rigorous and engaging units and daily lesson plans with the homeroom/Lead Teacher
- Set specific, ambitious growth goals for students on caseload and leverage all necessary resources, including student advocacy when needed, to ensure they meet them
- Ongoing progress monitoring of student progress towards IEP goals
- Use special education best practices to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous to all students including but not limited to accommodations, modifications, monitoring of extra time, small group instruction/pull out, etc.
- Infuse core values into lessons and every school practice, implementing school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies
- Regularly analyze student work from caseload compared to other students to support in student-specific modifications and accommodations
- Support in maintaining accurate student grades/records and strong lines of communication with students and families regularly regarding students’ growth and progress
- Provide feedback and support to homeroom/Lead Teacher around curriculum and instructional best practices to support students on caseload
- Build strong working relationship with homeroom/Lead Teacher to effectively collaborate on curriculum, instruction and classroom management in support of students
School and Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year
- Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with coach, implement feedback, engage in co-planning and active practices, participate in live coaching, etc.)
- Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties
- Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home
- Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to accountability, change, and improvement
- Collaborate with grade level and content teams to update and advocate for students on caseload
- Write, lead, and manage IEP and 504 paperwork and meetings with students, families, and teachers
- Dependable attendance according to our school calendar
Regional Responsibilities
- Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
- Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment in addition to free study support (please review this doc to see requirements). Preferred: Obtain special education licensure as soon as qualified to do so.
- Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
KIPP MA teachers are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
Qualifications
- Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
- Commitment to anti-racism and equity
- Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment
- Passion for Special Education and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
- 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (in Special Education preferred)
- Preferred: Special Education licensure
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- KIPP MA requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved by KIPP MA for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief).
- Pass Criminal Background Checks
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Additional Information
What We Offer
The starting base salary for this exempt position is $55,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending on years of experience after your Bachelors degree (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500 for 2nd advanced degree) with a $1,000 signing bonus—and retention and longevity bonuses in subsequent years. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.
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