Immediate Special Education Teacher (PreK3-Kindergarten)

Company Description

About KIPP DC:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of 20 schools educating 7,000 students and employing 1,400 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled professional development and leadership opportunities. We acknowledge the demands of the teaching profession and continually seek to improve sustainability, benefits, and supports for teachers. We seek out teachers who are passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and constantly seeking to grow.

Job Description

Special Education at KIPP DC:

At KIPP DC, we employ special education teachers to implement specialized instruction in our 20 schools (PK3-12). This position is for grade levels PreK3 - Kindergarten. Special education teachers at KIPP DC work alongside general education teachers, the student support team, and families to create and implement intentional and rigorous individualized educational programs (IEP) for our students. Our special education team delivers services through a continuum of supports from least restrictive (i.e., inside general education) through most restrictive (i.e., self-contained programming) to ensure that students are receiving the targeted instruction they deserve. KIPP DC offers a variety of models that include both inclusion and small group settings. Special education teachers report to their school leader, while also receiving coaching and support from our student support team.

Professional Development: 

At KIPP DC, we offer a variety of support to our special educators. Special education teachers have access to blended learning programs to supplement their curriculum and receive specific coaching from our special education and academic coaches to help tailor their lesson plans to meet the student needs. Each campus has student support leaders to serve as a guide throughout the IEP process. For candidates who are looking for additional development, we also offer the Fellowship in Special Education that prepares teachers to become certified in special education in the District of Columbia.

Why teach Special Education at KIPP DC?

• Collaboration. Through ample planning time, grade level and content meetings, and development and wellness days, teachers work collaboratively with peers at their school and across our six middle schools.
• Growth. Teachers receive feedback and support from school leaders, network content coaches, grade-level chairs, and other teammates to improve their teaching craft. We also offer opportunities to develop leadership skills including grade-level chair, fellowships, and leadership cohorts.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Our instructional salary scales are at the top of the DC market and affirm KIPP DC’s value of teachers as the cornerstone of schools.

Qualifications

• Mission Alignment
  • Commitment to KIPP DC’s mission and to advancing its antiracist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families
  • Subscribe to our Vision for Teaching Excellence and commit/contribute to constant professional growth and development
  • Build trusting relationships with staff, students, and families 
• Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge
  • Internalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons linked to Common Core and informed by instructional data
  • Internalize and teach lessons aligned to student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and progress monitor instructional data toward mastery of the goal(s) 
  • Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
  • Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings
  • When applicable, mentor a Capital Teaching Resident, if assigned to your cl