IMMEDIATE 25-26 Middle School Special Ed Lead Teacher

We are seeking a talented committed culturally competent Elementary Special Ed Teacher to join the team at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy (KPPA) for the 25-26 school year! The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct support for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. This teacher will demonstrate professional leadership through collaborative case management with general education teachers para professionals and related service providers.

Classroom Responsibilities

• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students including Functional Academics Daily Living Skills Transition Skills and Social Skills.
• Use progress monitoring-tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies programming and IEPs
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy
• KPPS classroom responsibilities

Special Education Responsibilities

• Develop monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized education plans
• Meet with general education teachers para professionals and related service providers to review IEPs answer questions collaborate on strategies and supports as needed to implement IEPs for students with fidelity
• Liaise with parents via trainings meetings and consultations
• Provide case management for Special Education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports

Professional Responsibilities

• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with an instructional coach implement feedback engage in active practice etc.)
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development
• Serve as a positive contributing member of a grade team collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives
• Share candid solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership on a regular basis
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First Cultural Competence Ownership Community
• Enroll in/complete a teacher certification program (if applicable)

School Responsibilities

• Arrive at school by 8:00 a.m. and stay until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Attend designated school functions outside of school hours (Back to School Night Report Card Conferences Community Events etc.) 
• Contribute to the planning and execution of all school-wide events
• Develop strong relationships with the families of students through home visits participation in school events and phone calls home
• Perform necessary support duties including (but not limited to) bus lunch and dismissal duties
• Chaperone field lessons/field trips
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. They will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.

Qualifications :

Who You Are:

• You love and see the high potential of all children.
• You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment.
• You have passion for facilitating professional learning including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader.
• You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion anti-racism and the eradication of anti-Blackness. 
• You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth learning and achievement.
• You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate inspire and hold others accountable.
• You are solutions-orientated and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems.

Qualifications & Credentials:

• 2 years of full-time teaching experience (outside of substitute teaching) in an urban setting strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree required.
• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II strongly preferred. If uncertified must
  • enroll in a PA-approved certification program within one year of hire.
  • submit transcripts upon hire (required for emergency permit application)
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks prior to start date:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting

Additional Information :

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is commensurate upon experience and certification status:
  • Uncertified Range: $55000 $81000 
  • Certified Range: $62500 - $93500
• Teacher salaries at KPPS are equitable and transparent. To maintain equity teacher salaries are determined by a combination of years of teaching experience and certification status. All candidates are welcome to ask their recruiter how their experience and credentials will translate to their salary.
• All full-time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental a telehealth option and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403B matching program for retirement savings and free access to financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers have access to $5000 in tuition reimbursement to pursue certification at a Pennsylvania-approved certification program.

Note To Applicants:

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability marital status or sexual orientation in accordance with federal and state law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time