Resource & Inclusion Teacher
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Resource & Inclusion Teacher succeeds when students with disabilities experience strong instruction meaningful access to grade-level content and coordinated support that promotes both academic growth and independence.
You are an instructional educator who believes students with disabilities should have access to rigorous grade-level instruction and meaningful inclusion opportunities. You are committed to building strong relationships with students and teachers delivering high-quality specialized instruction and ensuring IEPs are deeply connected to daily learning experiences.
You thrive in collaborative environments enjoy partnering closely with general education teachers and believe special education works best when instruction accommodations services and student supports are aligned around student growth and independence.
- Deliver push-in inclusion-focused and small group instruction aligned to grade-level standards and student learning needs
- Support students in accessing Tier 1 instruction with appropriate accommodations modifications and scaffolds
- Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction and supports accordingly
Use student data to inform instructional decisions and intervention planning
- Develop write and maintain compliant instructionally aligned IEPs for students on assigned caseload
- Ensure IEP goals accommodations services and instructional plans are aligned to student needs and academic expectations
- Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff throughout the IEP process
- Maintain compliance with timelines documentation and service delivery expectations
- Partner closely with general education teachers to support inclusive instructional practices and coordinated student support
- Collaborate with SPED Team Chairs related service providers counselors and school leaders to ensure aligned implementation of supports and services
- Share instructional strategies and best practices to support diverse learners across classrooms
- Support school-wide implementation of SPED systems expectations and instructional priorities
Academic Growth & Mastery (40%)
- Outcome 1: Ensure all students with IEPs demonstrate meaningful academic progress and achieve grade-level mastery by meeting KIPP SoCals annual achievement and growth goals. Progress toward goals is measured using assessments aligned to the teachers portfolio of students. Depending on the teachers assignment annual goals may be based on one or more of the below assessments and/or other approved assessments.
- Outcome 1A: i-Ready ELA or other verified end-of-year assessments
Outcome 1B: i-Ready Math or other verified end-of-year assessments
Outcome 1C: IEP goal progress and attainment
Outcome 1E: ELD goal progress and attainment
Desired Outcomes (40%)
- Outcome 2: Plan and deliver high-quality standards-aligned specially designed instruction and services by consistently internalizing grade-level content standards and IEP goals preparing culturally-responsive and engaging learning experiences and intentionally differentiating and accommodating instruction to meet the individualized needs of students.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns TPR: 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 - Outcome 3: Utilize formative summative and progress-monitoring data to drive instructional decisions by collecting analyzing and acting on student performance and IEP goal data to adjust instruction provide targeted interventions and support student growth.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns TPR 7.01 6.01 6.05 6.06 - Outcome 4: Cultivate a safe joyful equitable and inclusive learning environment by affirming each students identity intentionally building a strong sense of belonging fostering trusting relationships and consistently implementing individualized supports accommodations and interventions so all students can thrive academically behaviorally socially and emotionally.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns TPR 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 - Outcome 5: Develop implement and monitor high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by maintaining compliant and accurate documentation and service records; collaborating and communicating effectively with families general education teachers service providers and school teams; facilitating meaningful participation in the IEP process; and ensuring students receive required services.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns - Outcome 6: Foster authentic and respectful family partnerships through proactive timely and transparent communication; consistently prepare for and participate in IEP meetings SSPTs attendance touchpoints and conferences; collaboratively problem-solve to support student learning attendance and well-being; and build strong relationships through participation in family student and community events.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns - Outcome 7: Fulfill all other core operational responsibilities including accurately and promptly maintaining required records and documentation; maintaining a safe organized and welcoming learning environment; attending field trips as needed; ensuring student well-being through safe consistent supervision at all times; and adhering to all organizational policies safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Indicators: Artifacts/Patterns
Competencies (20%)
- Special Education Knowledge & Problem-Solving. Applies comprehensive knowledge of special education laws compliance requirements service delivery models and evidence-based practices to support student success; utilizes collaboration critical thinking and problem-solving to navigate complex student needs ensure compliance and drive effective outcomes for students.
High Expectations in Practice. Demonstrates belief in all students potential by maintaining consistent high standards providing appropriate rigor and persisting in support when students experience challenges. - Standards Access & Learner Knowledge. Demonstrates deep knowledge of grade-level content standards student learning needs and disability-related impacts on learning; maintains appropriate rigor aligned to grade-level standards or designated alternate curriculum; understands how students access and develop understanding over time; and uses content knowledge accommodations and specially designed instruction to support student understanding and access to learning.
- Teaching Expertise. Demonstrates effective teaching expertise; knows and implements the full teaching cycle; applies research-based instructional practices; adjusts instruction in the moment based on student understanding; uses instructional skills to support the learning of all students.
- Problem-Solving. Approaches challenges with curiosity resilience and adaptability by reflecting on setbacks identifying root causes and testing solutions to improve practice; takes ownership and stays focused on solutions and results.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Valid preliminary or CLEAR Education Specialist Credential teaching credential (strong preference but not required); at minimum must be permit eligible as verified by the KIPP SoCal credentialing team
- Multiple years experience teaching in communities similar to KIPP SoCal is strongly preferred
- Very competitive and transparent compensation package inclusive of a generous benefits package
- 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.)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates free, open-enrollment, public charter schools focused on preparing students in under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to lead choice-filled lives. We are part of the nationwide KIPP network of 224 schools across t ... View more