KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
You Should Apply If
You love building lasting relationships with students creating inspiring and engaging lessons and growing as an educator and a you love the personal relationship you can develop with students and families you need special services. We love candidates who love lesson planning lesson design curriculum planning and bring subjects to life for students.
Priority deadline is July 22 2025. Role location is: South LA middle school
What Youll Do
Teach the knowledge and skills nurture the confidence and character and inspire the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals live their best lives and positively impact the world
Value and draw upon students experiences and backgrounds
Provide individualized instruction and support to students with special needs
Support general education teachers and administrators by developing related goals and objectives and recommending policies planning and implementation strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
Analyze informal and formal student assessment results and use this information to drive and inform instruction
Manage compliance of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
Provide accommodated testing conditions for classroom and standardized testing; administer academic assessments
Develop and implement appropriate behavior management techniques to create a nurturing and structured classroom environment
Ensure student achievement and progress towards IEP goals and complete progress reports in accordance with district guidelines
Create and maintain Special Education documentation as required by federal state and district regulations
Complete other duties/projects assigned by Director of Special Education
Communicate and collaborate professionally with teammates parents and community members
Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct
Youll Be Qualified If You Have
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Valid preliminary or CLEAR Education Specialist Credential teaching credential (strong preference but not required)
Multiple years experience teaching in communities similar to KIPP SoCal is strongly preferred
Joining KIPP SoCal Means the Following
Working at an organization committed to the hard work necessary to ensure education is for liberation
Spending time with students and families in the best communities of LA Compton and San Diego
Support and care from fellow teachers administrators and regional team members
Ongoing professional development and coaching from a school site manager
Creation of an individualized credentialing plan with top-notch support from our dedicated Talent Team
100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
Employer paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability Pet Insurance etc.)
Generous time off program includes 22 holidays and sick leave
Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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