Elementary School: Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP • Lynn, MA

130d • $55,000 - $89,500

About The Position

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher sub-separate classroom (specialized program) will be responsible for instructing a small group of students in some or all core content areas (Math, Reading, Humanities and Science) along with other classroom support including aides and/or other teachers, as appropriate. The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will also be responsible for working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students' during inclusion opportunities. Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers ensure that all of our students are growing and achieving by providing students with a variety of supports in the areas of social/emotional skills and academic skills. Additionally, Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teachers are case managers for a group of Special Education students, which includes writing and managing IEP paperwork and meetings, communicating with families about student progress, advocating for students as needed, and assisting teachers in creating and managing accommodations and modifications for particular students. This multifaceted role is ideal for flexible and creative teachers who are passionate about serving our highest-need students and are excited by the challenge of determining the root cause of challenging behaviors and using positive supports to help students build social/emotional skills and independence.

Requirements

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement.
• Passion for Special Education and Healing-Centered Learning.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (in Special Education preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Special Education licensure.
• Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Be the lead teacher for 1 to 4 content areas and/or instruction based on IEP goals.
• Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics and assessments.
• Modify standards across 1-4 content areas to meet the needs of students in the program.
• Ensure modified grading scale is implemented as needed per IEPs.
• Set specific, ambitious goals with all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet them.
• Use best practices for special education to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous and accessible for all students.
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (with BCBA guidance), as needed.
• Provide healing-centered instruction and create a healing-centered environment as part of the classroom culture.
• Collaborate with psychologist to develop and run trauma-informed, social-emotional, and life skills group.
• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
• Execute of MCAS Alt portfolios (for applicable students).
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment.
• When needed, provide secondary support in content areas where not leading the classroom or content.
• Design, execute, and refine the vision for student culture alongside school leaders.
• Ongoing progress monitoring of student progress towards academic and social-emotional functioning.
• Lead the 504 and IEP process for all students in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with counselors and other members of the team to create and implement Behavior Support Plans.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach.
• Perform necessary support duties including coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home.
• Be willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues.
• Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers.
• Dependable attendance according to our school calendar.

Benefits

• Minimum base salary of $55,000 to $89,500 depending on experience.
• $1,000 signing bonus.
• $2,000 annual retention bonus in subsequent years.
• Financial support for obtaining MTEL and SEI endorsements.
• Participation in school-wide and individual professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees