[Immediate 2022-2023] Special Education (ICT) Teacher - Elementary School

Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!

All of the KIPP NYC elementary schools are adding a grade each year until they are fully grown schools with grades K-4.

• KIPP Academy Elementary School, South Bronx, founded in 2009: https://bit.ly/KIPPAcademyElementarySchool
• KIPP Infinity Elementary School, West Harlem, founded in 2010: https://bit.ly/KIPPInfinityElementarySchool
• KIPP Washington Heights Elementary School, Washington Heights, founded in 2011: https://bit.ly/KIPPWashingtonHeightsElementarySchool
• KIPP AMP Elementary School, Crown Heights, BK, founded in 2013: https://bit.ly/KIPPAMPElementarySchool
• KIPP STAR Harlem College Prep Elementary School, Harlem, founded in 2014: https://bit.ly/KIPPSTARHarlemCollegePrepElementary
• KIPP Freedom Elementary School, the Bronx, founded in 2018: https://bit.ly/KIPPFreedomElementarySchool
• KIPP Elements Primary School, the Bronx, founded in August 2019: https://bit.ly/KIPPElementsPrimarySchool
• KIPP Inquire Elementary School, the Bronx, founded in August 2021: https://bit.ly/KIPPInquireElementarySchool

Job Description

The ICT SPED teacher will co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusion classroom setting to support all students in the classroom. The ICT teacher will co-plan and deliver lessons that incorporate multiple learning modalities, adapt and modify instruction, and create strategies and meaningful interventions to support students’ learning. KIPP NYC is looking for teachers who combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. 

General responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

• Teaching a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with New York State standards
• Teaching students in a high-quality, exciting way 
• Committing to constant professional and personal growth through working closely as part of a team of teachers 
• Constantly assessing student progress, and communicating results to families and colleagues
• Providing individual or small group instruction for students who need additional assistance
• Modeling a “whatever it takes” spirit to ensure that each student is successful.
• Modeling the school’s values in all communications with students, families, and staff

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude and a sense of humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience strongly preferred
• New York State teacher certification in the appropriate content area
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
• A strong desire to become a better teacher by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students from the communities KIPP NYC serves

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $69,440 - $142,270. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale. 

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages. Other benefits include retirement plan, flexible