Special Education Teacher at KNDMS (2526 School Year)

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role comes with a $7500 signing bonus !!

About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers drive the educational mission of KIPP Colorado schools by developing daily instruction aligned with our academic program that enables students to make significant academic growth each year. The Special Education Teacher plans instruction organizes learning activities internalizes and intellectually prepares for lessons grades equitably and consistently and implements with fidelity all accommodations and modifications for students IEPs BIPs 504 Plans and MTSS interventions. The Special Education Teacher at KIPP Colorado holds full responsibility for creating and cultivating a culturally responsive classroom community that is warm-demanding including upholding school-wide expectations managing tier 1 behaviors and contacting families proactively and responsively. Special Education Teacher Teachers support the campus-wide community and whole school systems through active presence at daily duties including but not limited to: arrival duty dismissal duty lunch duty threshold presence at transitions hallway / bathroom duty and coverage for staff absences. The position is a 10-month academic position and is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position reports to a member of the school leadership team.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities KIPP creates 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. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 100000 students. Nationally KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado we partner with our KIPPsters educators families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1000 high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence belonging belief advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a students needs skills and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How Youll Spend Your Time in this Role

Professional Responsibilities

Believe deeply in the mission values and Race Inclusion Diversity and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Read internalize and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines
Provide an active presence strategic supervision and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions (meet 1-2 times every 1 or 2 weeks (depending on need and role) with a manager receive coaching implement all provided feedback engage in active practice etc.)
Commit to being prepared. Such as: internalizing and preparing for lessons preparing for O3s/coaching preparing for meetings coaching PD reading and internalizing written communication etc.
Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules
Consistently leverage existing professional tools including but not limited to Google Suite (google documents etc.) and Microsoft Suite (including but not limited to your KIPP Colorado email Teams chat / meetings Teams phone and Microsoft Outlook calendar)
Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development grade level and department meetings
Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development
Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade team or functional team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives
Share candid solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis assuring that feedback is shared directly with the intended recipient. Ensure that feedback is focused on improving outcomes and experiences for students
Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement- including events home visits calls home and other determined and related requirements
Know that your role professional development org wide meetings etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses our Home Office or other KIPP or PD events
Assist with other duties as assigned (such as but not limited to lunch duty arrival/dismissal duty bathroom duty hallway duty school support duties etc.)

Special Education Responsibilities

Develop monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Intervention 504 ELL etc.)
Maintain IEPs 504s Evaluations and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered with fidelity
Liaison with parents via trainings meetings and consultations
Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports
Ensure accurate and timely completion of IEP BIPS and FBAs
Ensure students receive their minutes (pull-out and push-in dependant upon student needs) accommodations and modifications in collaboration with gen ed teacher
Support classroom teachers with understanding student support plans and requirements

Instructional Planning and Delivery

Develop standards-based unit plans and daily lesson plans
Design and deliver rigorous backwards-planned lessons
Design and implement assessments that are aligned with daily objectives
Grade student material and provide students with feedback and support
Plan rigorous lessons that include a focus on lesson internalization
Use the adopted curriculum with fidelity
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students learning needs

School Culture Alignment

Believe deeply in the mission of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can learn
Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Approach practice with a sense of urgency to maximize instructional time
Establish and maintain high expectations for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce rules and consequences to maintain a positive focused classroom
Meet professional obligations such as meeting deadlines and honoring schedules

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in active presence and strategic supervision and monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning
Complete MLE coursework and certification requirements (required for most roles)
Partner with the Assistant Principal of Special Services and Special Education Teachers to ensure proper implementation of 504s BIPs IEPs safety plans accommodations modification and language support for students
Enforce positive behavior systems and monitor behavior data
Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night Report Card Conferences Community Events etc.)
Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus lunch and dismissal dutieschaperone field trips. Participate in parent meetings conferences and periodic evening events

Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits participation in school events and phone calls home
Communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Be accessible by school cell phone for homework help and student emergencies beyond regular school hours
Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast lunch dismissal) to support school operations
Maintain accurate records grade books and data tracking systems
Assist with both student and staff recruitment
Other duties as assigned

Role Level Specifics Scope of Work and Level of Responsibility

For more about how youll lead at this level please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document only)

About a Successful Candidate

About the skills and qualifications you will bring to this role:

Bachelors degree (required)
Special Education License or TEE through CDE (required)
Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Ability and willingness to fulfill all state and federal guidelines to meet Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) criteria (required)
At least 2 years of teaching experience (highly preferred but not required)
Ability to work during after-school evening and weekend meetings and events at the school (required)
A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
Commitment to and experience with youth of various cultural and economic backgrounds
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to ones work

Multi-faceted multi-skilled resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
Strong communication feedback and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Articulate professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits

Employee retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $65015 and is commensurate with experience. There is no cap on the years of experience that you bring to this role
- Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! Tip: We dont care if your resume is more than one page we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and accomplishments
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage through United Healthcare

Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Based on hire date employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

All employees receive summer break through an organization-wide closure based on work location and position
Access to parental and medical leave: includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year)

Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to move up across schools and grow your career during weekly coaching sessions to refine your craft

Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop

Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program including a PERA 401k option
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
Additional Pay: Most schools offer various stipend opportunities
Other Insurance Options:
- Wellness reimbursement
- Voluntary employee spousal and child life insurance
- Voluntary long term disability insurance
- Voluntary short term disability insurance
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Information: For more information you can view our benefits FAQ here

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools KIPP Denver Collegiate High School KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School KIPP Northeast Elementary KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and the ability to perform a job without regard to race color gender gender identity gender expression religious creed marital status age national origin ancestry genetic information legally protected medical condition veteran status sexual orientation or on any other basis made unlawful by federal state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation harassment or bias based upon these grounds

Required Experience:

Junior IC

This role comes with a $7500 signing bonus !!About the KIPP Colorado Special Education Teacher Role: The Special Education Teacher is the instructional leader of their student caseload and is directly responsible for driving student outcomes and creating an exceptional student experience. Teachers d...