[2026-2027] Elementary SPED Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools•Philadelphia, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will create a rigorous, engaging, inclusive classroom where students feel affirmed, valued, and challenged. The role involves planning instruction using provided curricula and resources, maintaining a safe and organized learning environment, analyzing student work and academic data, adapting instruction, providing accommodations and modifications, maintaining student records, communicating with families, and implementing school policies and positive classroom culture systems. The teacher will develop and monitor special education programs and other student supports; maintain IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and ELL programs; ensure services are delivered as intended; lead Child Find and intervention/evaluation processes; communicate and consult with parents; and case-manage and instruct students receiving special education supports. The position includes ongoing professional development and collaboration with instructional coaches, grade teams, colleagues, and school leadership. The teacher is expected to build strong family relationships, attend designated school functions outside regular school hours, support school-wide events and duties, and chaperone field lessons or trips. Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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 all required criminal and child abuse background checks before the start date, including PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and Cogent Federal Fingerprinting.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment and drive student growth and achievement.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of full-time special education teaching experience, excluding substitute teaching, in an urban setting.
Pennsylvania State certification Level I or II.
Experience facilitating professional learning and a desire to grow and learn as a leader.

Responsibilities

Ensure all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
Create rigorous, engaging unit and daily lesson plans, using provided curricula and resources in most cases.
Infuse core values into lessons and school practices and implement school-wide student culture systems and positive classroom management strategies.
Maintain a productive, organized, safe, neat, and focused learning environment.
Analyze student work and academic data regularly to adjust lessons, refine curricula, and inform instruction.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support student growth and success.
Maintain accurate student grades and records and communicate with families about students’ 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 services.
Maintain IEPs, 504 plans, 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 practice by meeting with an instructional coach, implementing feedback, and engaging in active practice.
Participate in school-wide professional development.
Collaborate as a contributing grade-team member to address shared challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
Provide candid, solutions-oriented feedback to 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, including Back to School Night, report card conferences, and community events.
Contribute to planning and execution of 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.
Chaperone field lessons and field trips.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package for employees and their families, including vision and dental coverage.
Telehealth option.
Flexible spending accounts.
403B matching program for retirement savings.
Free access to financial advising services.
Uncertified teachers can receive up to $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.
Team-building experiences.