KIPP DC is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team of dedicated educators. As a Special Education Teacher, you will work with students to accomplish goals on their individual education plans (IEPs) in both a push-in, pull-out, and self-contained settings. KIPP DC offers a highly competitive compensation package, a robust benefits program, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Requirements
- Mission Alignment
- Commitment to KIPP DC's mission and to advancing its antiracist ambitions
- Subscribe to our Vision for Teaching Excellence and commit to professional growth and development
- Build trusting relationships with staff, students, and families
- Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge
- Internalize and teach challenging and engaging lessons informed by instructional data
- Review student data individually and with department or grade-level teams to plan for re-teaching and follow-up lessons
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings
- When applicable, mentor a Capital Teaching Resident, if assigned to your classroom, by modeling excellent teaching, gradually releasing classroom teaching responsibilities, and implementing weekly coaching and feedback conversations
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Case Management
- Serve as a case manager for students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) on your assigned caseload
- Create and update Student IEP One-Pagers that summarize IEPs for school colleagues
- Progress monitor IEP goals for students on your assigned caseload
- Complete and distribute quarterly Progress Reports for students on your assigned caseload
- Ensure students on your caseload receive mandated accommodations on classwork and assessments
- Collaborate with related service providers toward IEP implementation for students on your assigned caseload
- Attend and actively participate in all IEP Team Meetings for assigned caseload
- Complete required documentation (i.e., IEP Present Levels of Performance, Analysis of Existing Data, IEP Goals, Draft IEP Services) for assigned caseload
- Close out required documentation in the special education database (as assigned)
- Care of Students & Classroom Culture
- Build a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students
- Implement the school-wide and classroom management policies and practices
- Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families
- Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
- Perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned.
- Pass all required background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018.
- Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances
- Various voluntary benefits
- Employer-paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
- 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
- Up to 10 paid sick days
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break
- Pre-tax deductions for transportation costs for employees who use public transit through WMATA
- Additional development and enrichment opportunities such as Special Education Fellowship, School Culture Champion Grants, Classroom Innovation Grants, and various fellowship and pilot programs launched each year
