Immediate Special Education Teacher

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Job description

Job Description

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Special Education Teachers (which we call Learning Specialists) for our schools. The Learning Specialist (LS) focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff. The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.

All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.

Depending on the grade levels the LS works with, the model and schedule can vary slightly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.

Our current starting salary for a first-year lead teacher is $50,000

Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)

Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement program with a company match

To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

Certified candidates in this position would also be eligible for stipends like TSIA and MIlage. In our first year of paying these stipends to New to KIPP teammates, it was about $15,000 additional dollars.

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