Founding Education Specialist MildMod High School (26-27)
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Job Location:
Stockton, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 1 - 20
Posted on:
03-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position Summary
- Teach with Purpose: At KIPP Public Schools Northern California our Education Specialists ensure that every students unique strengths are recognized supported and celebrated. You will design and/or co-design engaging differentiated lessons use data to guide instruction and create inclusive classrooms where all students can learn and thrive. Youll also integrate Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices to build a joyful safe and affirming community.
- Collaborate and Grow: Youll work closely with your schools Leadership Teamincluding your Instructional Coachand partner with general education teachers and service providers to ensure all students receive the support they need. Through weekly meetings coaching and professional learning youll receive the support and feedback to grow as both an educator and advocate.
- Commit to Equity and Anti-Racism: We are committed to building an anti-racist and inclusive school community. Our teachers engage in ongoing reflection on identity equity and systemic impact and we collectively examine our practices data and culture to ensure our schools serve every student with excellence and dignity.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities and/or students from backgrounds similar to our KIPP Northern California community (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)
- Meet one of the following eligibility requirements (required):
- Hold a valid teaching credential in the subject of your desired role or
- Be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit Provisional Internship Permit or Short Term Staff Permit (CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross is a prerequisite for this permit)
Skills and Mindsets:
- Deep commitment to KIPPs mission and vision
- Dedication to anti-racist culturally responsive teaching
- Belief that all students can achieve at the highest levels
- Strong content knowledge and instructional skills
- Ability to build meaningful relationships with students families and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides Classroom etc.) and openness to learning new educational technologies (e.g. Zoom Nearpod)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the development implementation and monitoring of students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with federal and state laws
- Collaborate with families general education teachers and related service providers to develop measurable goals and support plans in academic behavioral and social-emotional areas
- Deliver specialized academic instruction and intervention through models such as co-teaching push-in pull-out small-group and one-to-one support
- Collect and analyze data regularly to track student progress toward IEP goals inform instruction and communicate growth to families
- Develop and adapt daily and long-term lesson plans aligned with both IEP goals and KIPPs academic vision
- Partner with general education teachers to modify materials and differentiate instruction to meet students diverse learning needs
- Support the training and development of paraeducators and other staff to ensure consistent high-quality instructional support
- Foster a positive inclusive and rigorous learning environment that incorporates Restorative Practices Social Emotional Learning and culturally responsive approaches
- Communicate proactively and effectively with students families and colleagues to ensure alignment and partnership in supporting student success
- Maintain accurate organized student records including IEP documents progress reports and evaluations
- Engage fully in ongoing professional development and Communities of Practice to continually refine instructional and equity-centered practices
Physical Mental and Environmental Demands
Physical: Ability to navigate school and classroom settings. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs. Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively which may include kneeling walking pushing/pulling squatting twisting turning bending stooping and reaching overhead.
Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives work with interruptions concentrate for long periods of time read calculate perform routine math problems memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental: School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPPs health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC CDE and public health agencies recommendations.
Classification
This is a full-time exempt position on a school year calendar cycle located at our school sites.
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.
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 build a more just world.
Our 7000 elementary middle and high school students across East Palo Alto Oakland San Francisco San Lorenzo San Jose Redwood City and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region: 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch 23% are multilingual learners and 10% receive special education services.
We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.
Compensation
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your familys well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and transportation benefits.
Our salaries are benchmarked annually against local district and charter schools to ensure competitiveness.
Salary step scales are available here:
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking on this page.
Questions Email us at emailprotected
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About Company
KIPP is a network of 17 public charter schools in Northern Calilfornia serving grades TK - 12 that provides college-prep, tuition free education.
