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Special Education Teacher - Resource & Self-Contained (26.27 School Year)
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KIPP
Saint Louis, MO (In Person)
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Job Description
Company DescriptionWho we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.
KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students.
Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.
What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?
We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.
Job DescriptionThe Special Education Teacher (K-12) at KIPP St. Louis is a dedicated educator who ensures students with diverse learning needs achieve strong outcomes through individualized, standards-aligned instruction. They design and implement IEPs, differentiate curriculum, and use data to monitor progress and adjust supports to meet student goals. In partnership with general education teachers, service providers, and families, they help create inclusive, supportive learning environments. Ultimately, this role is critical to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
We are looking for Elementary and High School Special Education Teachers.
Position type: Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month Reporting & Collaboration
Grade-Level Rigor & AccessPlan and deliver instruction that ensures students with diverse learning needs access grade-level standards through appropriate accommodations and modificationsDevelop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned to rigorous academic goalsDesign and execute tasks that require analysis, justification, and application, while providing scaffolds that maintain rigorAnticipate learning gaps and provide targeted interventions to support access and mastery of contentWhat will I be evaluated on? Instruction ensures students with IEPs consistently access grade-level content with appropriate supports. Student work reflects growth toward IEP goals and increased independence with rigorous tasks.
Student EngagementDesign lessons where students actively engage in thinking, discussion, reading, writing, and problem-solving with necessary supportsFacilitate inclusive academic discourse using differentiated strategies and language supportsPromote independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in the general education settingStudents demonstrate active engagement and increasing independence, using supports to explain, justify, and build on ideas.
Culture of LearningEstablish a structured, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines, high expectations, and behavioral supportsImplement systems that maximize instructional time and support focus, persistence, and independenceBuild strong relationships with students and families to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growthThe classroom reflects a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenges.
Assessment for LearningEmbed frequent checks for understanding and monitor progress toward IEP and grade-level goalsAnalyze data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student growthProvide timely, actionable feedback to support student improvement and goal attainmentInstruction is data-driven, with clear progress toward IEP goals and grade-level standards through ongoing monitoring and intervention cycles.
Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs and drive measurable growthStrong classroom management with inclusive and structured environmentsExperience using data to inform instruction and interventionsAbility to collaborate effectively across teams and with familiesStrong communication and advocacy skillsWhat should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?
IEP development, implementation, and complianceDifferentiated instruction, accommodations, and modificationsProgress monitoring and data-driven intervention cyclesStrategies for inclusion and co-teaching modelsClassroom systems that support both academic and behavioral successQualificationsWhat you bring to the table:
RequiredBachelor's degree in education or related content areaMinimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experienceK-12 Cross Categorical/ Mild Mod certificationDemonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved studentsStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsPreferredExperience in a high-performing, data-driven school environmentTrack record of driving significant student achievement gainsExperience with standards-aligned curricula and assessment systemsLeadership experience within a grade level, content team, or school initiativeAdditional InformationWhat we bring to the table:
KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The starting salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor's degree is $50,500. We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement, and to cultivate their best working environment, we provide the following:$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental. Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability. $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programPublic Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer. Ongoing professional development.
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring breakWellness days provided throughout the yearKIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Mission:
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.Vision:
Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students.
Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.
What makes KIPP St. Louis unique?
We believe that our educators are proving what's possible in urban education each and every day, by inspiring students and helping them discover the joy of learning. KIPP schools support our educators to help students achieve academic excellence, building the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Together, we are raising the bar for every student, every day.
Job DescriptionThe Special Education Teacher (K-12) at KIPP St. Louis is a dedicated educator who ensures students with diverse learning needs achieve strong outcomes through individualized, standards-aligned instruction. They design and implement IEPs, differentiate curriculum, and use data to monitor progress and adjust supports to meet student goals. In partnership with general education teachers, service providers, and families, they help create inclusive, supportive learning environments. Ultimately, this role is critical to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and the opportunity to thrive academically and socially.
We are looking for Elementary and High School Special Education Teachers.
Position type: Full-time, Exempt, 10-Month Reporting & Collaboration
Direct Manager:
PrincipalDirect Reports:
NoneKey Collaborators:
Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Teachers, and Regional SupportInputs:
What will I be doing in my day-to-day work?Grade-Level Rigor & AccessPlan and deliver instruction that ensures students with diverse learning needs access grade-level standards through appropriate accommodations and modificationsDevelop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned to rigorous academic goalsDesign and execute tasks that require analysis, justification, and application, while providing scaffolds that maintain rigorAnticipate learning gaps and provide targeted interventions to support access and mastery of contentWhat will I be evaluated on? Instruction ensures students with IEPs consistently access grade-level content with appropriate supports. Student work reflects growth toward IEP goals and increased independence with rigorous tasks.
Student EngagementDesign lessons where students actively engage in thinking, discussion, reading, writing, and problem-solving with necessary supportsFacilitate inclusive academic discourse using differentiated strategies and language supportsPromote independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in the general education settingStudents demonstrate active engagement and increasing independence, using supports to explain, justify, and build on ideas.
Culture of LearningEstablish a structured, inclusive classroom environment with clear routines, high expectations, and behavioral supportsImplement systems that maximize instructional time and support focus, persistence, and independenceBuild strong relationships with students and families to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growthThe classroom reflects a safe, structured, and inclusive environment where students take academic risks and persist through challenges.
Assessment for LearningEmbed frequent checks for understanding and monitor progress toward IEP and grade-level goalsAnalyze data to adjust instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student growthProvide timely, actionable feedback to support student improvement and goal attainmentInstruction is data-driven, with clear progress toward IEP goals and grade-level standards through ongoing monitoring and intervention cycles.
Outcomes & Accountability:
Professional Practice & ContributionProgress toward IEP goals and individualized benchmarksGrowth on literacy, math, and standardized assessments (DIBELS, i-Ready, MAP, EOC, etc.)Demonstrated ability to increase access to Tier 1 instruction and improve outcomes for students with disabilitiesStudent Achievement & GrowthK-2: DIBELS proficiency and growth in early literacyK-8: i-Ready Reading and Math growth and proficiency3-8: Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) performance9-12: End-of-Course (EOC) exam results in tested subjects9-12: AP exam participation, performance, and pass rates (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to translate strong Tier 1 instruction into measurable student outcomesWhat skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs and drive measurable growthStrong classroom management with inclusive and structured environmentsExperience using data to inform instruction and interventionsAbility to collaborate effectively across teams and with familiesStrong communication and advocacy skillsWhat should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?
IEP development, implementation, and complianceDifferentiated instruction, accommodations, and modificationsProgress monitoring and data-driven intervention cyclesStrategies for inclusion and co-teaching modelsClassroom systems that support both academic and behavioral successQualificationsWhat you bring to the table:
RequiredBachelor's degree in education or related content areaMinimum of 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experienceK-12 Cross Categorical/ Mild Mod certificationDemonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved studentsStrong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skillsPreferredExperience in a high-performing, data-driven school environmentTrack record of driving significant student achievement gainsExperience with standards-aligned curricula and assessment systemsLeadership experience within a grade level, content team, or school initiativeAdditional InformationWhat we bring to the table:
KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The starting salary for first-year teachers with a bachelor's degree is $50,500. We are a fast-paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement, and to cultivate their best working environment, we provide the following:$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental. Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability. $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension programPublic Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer. Ongoing professional development.
Generous time off:
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leavePaid parental leave for new familiesPaid holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring breakWellness days provided throughout the yearKIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.