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About the Role

Education Specialists at KIPP Northern California provide specialized academic instruction and individualized support to enable students with disabilities to access rigorous learning opportunities, make meaningful academic progress, and thrive in inclusive school communities. They design and deliver differentiated instruction, manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitor student progress, and collaborate with general education teachers, families, and service providers.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction aligned with grade-level standards, students' IEP goals, and individual learning needs.
Provide specialized academic instruction through service delivery models identified in students' IEPs, including co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small-group, and individualized instruction.
Use student assessment results, progress data, and individual strengths to develop instructional plans, adjust teaching strategies, and improve learning outcomes.
Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, accessible instructional materials, and appropriate assistive technology.
Serve as case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of IEPs.
Develop measurable IEP goals informed by student strengths, present levels of performance, assessment results, and identified educational needs.
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings in partnership with families, students, general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders.
Conduct educational assessments within the scope of assigned responsibilities and credential authorization.
Contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations and use findings to inform instructional planning and student services.
Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals, communicate progress to families and IEP teams, and adjust instructional supports.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential IEP documentation, assessment records, service records, and progress reports.
Coordinate transition planning and implementation of student supports.
Establish a joyful, safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment that affirms students' identities, strengths, and individual learning needs.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices into instruction and classroom routines.
Collaborate with student support teams to implement positive behavior supports and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Promote student independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in classroom and school activities.
Build trusting, respectful relationships with students and families through proactive, culturally responsive communication.
Partner with general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders to coordinate instruction, services, and accommodations.
Provide instructional guidance, modeling, and feedback to assigned paraeducators.
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen understanding and implementation of individualized instructional strategies and student support plans.
Participate in instructional coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, staff meetings, and Communities of Practice.
Apply feedback, research-informed instructional practices, and student performance data to improve instruction and student outcomes.
Reflect on identity, bias, and systemic barriers to identify opportunities to strengthen equitable access, inclusion, and student achievement.
Contribute to a collaborative, anti-racist school culture grounded in shared responsibility for the success and well-being of students with disabilities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Valid California Education Specialist credential authorizing service for the assigned student population, or eligibility for an appropriate alternative authorization.
Eligible authorization pathways may include an Education Specialist intern credential, Special Education Limited Assignment Teaching Permit (SELAP), Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP), or another applicable authorization.
Candidates hired through a PIP or STSP must hold CPR certification meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards before employment begins.
Deep commitment to KIPP’s mission, vision, and values, including educational equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices.
Belief in the ability of students with disabilities to achieve at high levels when provided with rigorous instruction, appropriate supports, and meaningful opportunities for inclusion.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction, specialized academic interventions, and strategies that support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
Understanding of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring appropriate to the candidate's preparation and experience.
Ability to use student assessment results and progress data to inform instructional decisions and adjust supports.
Ability to establish positive relationships with students and families and collaborate effectively with teachers, service providers, and school leaders.
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and meet required deadlines.
Commitment to ongoing reflection, instructional coaching, professional growth, and culturally responsive teaching.
Ability to maintain student confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with applicable requirements and KIPP policies.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and willingness to learn instructional technology, assistive technology, and special education documentation systems.
Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities, including specialized instruction, accommodations, or IEP implementation.
Experience collaborating with general education teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, and families to support student learning.
Experience working with students and families from communities reflective of those served by KIPP Northern California.
Ability to navigate school and classroom environments, use instructional technology, and engage in classroom activities that may involve standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to manage instructional and compliance deadlines, maintain attention amid classroom interruptions, analyze student learning needs, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic school environment.
Employees are expected to follow applicable school health and safety procedures.
KIPP Northern California Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Skills

Differentiated instruction
Specialized academic interventions
IEP development
IEP implementation
Progress monitoring
Student assessment
Instructional planning
Collaboration
Communication
Time management
Record keeping
Culturally responsive teaching
Google Workspace
Instructional technology
Assistive technology
Special education documentation systems

Location

Northern California

Work Type

On-site
School-based
Full-time
School-year calendar

Experience Level

Experience teaching or supporting students with disabilities
Experience collaborating with general education teachers, paraeducators, related service providers, and families
Experience working with students and families from communities reflective of those served by KIPP Northern California

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
California Education Specialist credential

Salary/Compensations

Competitive compensation
Salaries are benchmarked annually against local school districts and charter schools
Compensation is determined according to the applicable salary step scale
KIPP Bay Area Salary Scale — San Francisco, Oakland, San Lorenzo, East Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San José.
KIPP Stockton Salary Scale — Stockton only.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Transportation benefits

About the Company

KIPP Northern California is a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students.
We believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality.
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our 7,000+ elementary, middle, and high school students across East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San José, Redwood City, and Stockton represent the rich diversity of our region.
We strive to build a team of educators whose backgrounds and experiences reflect those of our students and families.

Equal Opportunity

KIPP Northern California Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.