Middle School Special Education Lead Teacher, Inclusion Greater Boston (2026-2027)

Lead Teacher Special Education - Inclusion at KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School 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) 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 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.

This role requires consistent and reliable demonstration of the following essential job functions and key responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead or co-lead in a classroom (or classrooms) with responsibilities that may include: leading a class independently co-teaching short- or long-term coverage or stepping into a lead classroom role later in the year based on the schools needs.

• 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

• 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 in school-wide and individual professional development including pre-service training over the summer and 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

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering self-awareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively

• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

• Demonstrated ability to collect and interpret data evaluate reason define problems establish facts draw valid conclusions and make reasonable judgments and decisions in a timely manner in accordance with the needs of the school

• Self-awareness flexibility and emotional intelligence to navigate a setting with students who express diverse needs

• The consistent use of interpersonal and self-management skills to effectively support behavioral and emotional needs of students to ensure a safe and inclusive environment as well as build relationships and manage conflict with students staff and caregivers

• Effective communication skills to perform assigned duties and to meaningfully exchange information with students staff families and others in person through written communication in front of groups and on virtual platforms

• Physical mobility 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

• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 20 pounds of materials or supplies and to physically restrain a student to keep from harming themself and/or others in an emergency situation

• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment

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 :

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep alignment with KIPP MAs mission and values including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

• 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

• Bachelors Degree required

• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

• Pass Criminal Background Checks

Additional Information :

What We Offer

The minimum salary for this non-exempt position is $40000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours). The role includes a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. This role follows our School Year calendar. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in building a vibrant and welcoming school community that advances our mission of ensuring that all KIPP students graduate with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time