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About the Role

KIPP NYC Special Education Teachers collaborate with General Education Teachers to plan targeted interventions for students. They diagnose student challenges and design individualized programs and differentiated strategies to meet specific needs for students with IEPs, diagnosed disabilities, and those identified as at-risk.

Responsibilities

• Teach a rigorous college preparatory curriculum combining school and New York State standards.
• Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction.
• Commit to continuous professional and personal growth as part of a team.
• Utilize data to inform decision-making.
• Continuously assess student progress and communicate results to families and colleagues.
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students needing additional support.
• Model a 'whatever it takes' spirit to ensure student success.
• Model school values in all interactions with students, families, and staff.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills contributing to a collegial working environment.
• Possess character traits: zest, grit, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
• At least two years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• A strong desire to improve teaching skills by joining the KIPP NYC team.
• Demonstrated success in raising achievement levels of students from KIPP NYC communities.

Skills

• Special Education
• Interpersonal skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Instructional planning
• Student assessment
• Communication

Location

• New York City
• Travel to schools required

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 2+ years preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree required
• New York State Special Education teacher certification highly recommended

Salary/Compensations

• $70,829 - $136,704

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 5 school vacation weeks
• Sick and personal days
• Extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-term/Long-term disability
• 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years
• Annual professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

• KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
• The network serves over 9,400 students and supports 4,700 alumni.
• Employs over 1,100 dedicated team members.
• Provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning.
• KIPP Forward supports alumni in college, career, and life.

Equal Opportunity

• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants.