[2026-2027] Elementary SPED Teacher

KIPP • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $56,650 - $88,500 • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a next-year opening. The teacher creates an affirming, rigorous, and engaging classroom; plans lessons using provided curricula and resources; supports students through appropriate accommodations and modifications; and monitors student work and academic data to inform instruction. The role also includes managing special education services and caseloads, maintaining student plans and records, collaborating with families and colleagues, and contributing to school-wide activities and student support duties.

The teacher is expected to pursue ongoing professional development, implement coaching feedback, uphold KPPS policies and core values, and build strong relationships with students’ families and the school community. Uncertified hires must enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved teacher certification program within one year of hire and submit transcripts for an emergency permit application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• If uncertified, enroll in a Pennsylvania-approved certification program within one year of hire.
• If uncertified, submit transcripts upon hire for an emergency permit application.
• Complete required criminal and child abuse background checks before the start date: PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II.
• At least 2 years of full-time special education teaching experience, excluding substitute teaching, in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans using provided curricula and resources in most cases.
• Ensure all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged.
• Implement school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies, and maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat, and focused learning environment.
• Analyze student work and academic data to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instructional practices.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records and communicate with families about student growth and progress.
• Model and implement school policies in the classroom and serve as a role model for students.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate special education programs and other student supports, including intervention, 504, and ELL supports.
• Maintain IEPs, 504s, evaluations, and ELL programs and ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
• Lead Child Find efforts and drive intervention and evaluation processes.
• Liaise with parents through trainings, meetings, and consultations.
• Manage a special education caseload and provide instruction to students receiving special education supports.
• Develop teaching craft through regular instructional coaching, implementation of feedback, and active practice.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and collaborate with grade-team colleagues on shared challenges and initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and school leadership.
• Embody KPPS core values: Children First, Cultural Competence, Ownership, and Community.
• Enroll in or complete a teacher certification program if applicable.
• Attend designated school functions outside school hours, such as Back to School Night, report card conferences, and community events.
• Contribute to planning and executing school-wide events.
• Build relationships with students’ families through home visits, school events, and phone calls.
• Perform support duties such as bus, lunch, and dismissal duties, and chaperone field lessons or field trips.
• Take on additional responsibilities that may arise during the school year.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package for employees and their families, including vision and dental coverage, telehealth, and flexible spending accounts.
• 403B retirement savings matching program.
• Free access to financial advising services.
• Uncertified teachers can access $5,000 in tuition reimbursement for certification at a Pennsylvania-approved program.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development, including coaching, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
• Mental health resources and wellness initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level