2026-2027 High School Learning Specialist (ESE)

KIPP • Jacksonville, FL

9h • $50,000

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists (LS) for the 2026-27 school year. The LS focuses on ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups of students, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families around the special education process. The LS will work typically with multiple grade levels and will help facilitate the RtI process with staff. The LS will facilitate regular meetings around student IEPs and will work directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met.
All Learning Specialists are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing our curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with our families, and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Principal.
Depending on the grade levels the LS works with, the model and schedule can vary slightly.
Service Delivery & Instructional Support
At the high school level, Learning Specialists support students through multiple service models based on student needs and caseload assignments:
Push-In Support: Co-teach a general education classroom to provide accommodations, differentiation, and academic support aligned to IEP goals.
Pull-Out Support: Provide small-group instruction in a resource setting for targeted intervention and skill development.
Learning Strategies Course: Teach a scheduled class focused on IEP goal progress, academic skills, and postsecondary readiness.
Learning Specialists may serve in one or a combination of these roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification (ESE K-12)
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values—high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law
• In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement (or reading competency coursework in progress)
• Additional certifications in K-6 or other subject area the LS supports in
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Teaching small groups of students
• Providing support facilitation in general education settings
• Working with families around the special education process
• Facilitating the RtI process with staff
• Facilitating regular meetings around student IEPs
• Working directly with students to ensure their IEP goals are met
• Creating a positive classroom environment
• Implementing our curriculum
• Assessing students
• Collaborating with their team
• Building relationships with our families
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees