Position Overview:
KIPP NYC Special Education Teachers work closely both as a team and with General Education Teachers in order to plan targeted, high-leverage intervention for their students. Our Special Education Teachers seek first to diagnose student challenges and then to design individual programs and differentiated strategies in order to meet specific needs. The team serves students with IEPs and diagnosed disabilities, as well as with students who are identified as at-risk.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that combines the school’s standards and the New York State standards
- Teaching students in a high-quality, exciting way
- Using data to drive decisions
- 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
Requirements
- 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 within our KIPP NYC communities
KIPP
KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students.
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