Immediate ESE Learning Specialist (High School)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks a high school Learning Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year. The role supports students with exceptional student education needs by ensuring compliance with Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families on the special education process. The Learning Specialist typically works across multiple grade levels and helps staff facilitate the Response to Intervention (RtI) process. The role also includes facilitating regular IEP meetings and working directly with students to support progress toward their IEP goals.

At the high school level, service delivery may include push-in co-teaching in general education classrooms, pull-out small-group instruction in a resource setting, and teaching a Learning Strategies course focused on IEP goals, academic skills, and postsecondary readiness. Specialists may serve in one or a combination of these roles, depending on student needs and caseload assignments. All Learning Specialists create a positive classroom environment, implement curriculum, assess students, collaborate with colleagues, build relationships with families, and perform other duties assigned by the School Principal. The specific model and schedule may vary by grade level.

KIPP Jacksonville is part of a national network of tuition-free public schools. Its schools aim to provide joyful, academically excellent education that prepares students for college, career, and beyond. The region expects to serve more than 3,000 students across four schools in the 2026–2027 school year. High school staff hours are listed as 6:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional meetings or special events outside those hours. Wednesdays are student early-release days that allow for professional development and content team meetings; Wellness Wednesdays end at student dismissal.

The current starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist is $55,000. Benefits include access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement program with a company match. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. Additional stipends may be available; instructional stipends are limited to those with FLDOE certification, and offerings may change by school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility for certification in ESE K–12.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Commitment to racial and educational equity for all children.
• Pass a background check as required by law, including screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement or reading competency coursework in progress.
• Additional certifications in K–6 or another subject area supported by the Learning Specialist.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Teach small groups of students and provide targeted intervention and skill development.
• Provide push-in support and co-teach in general education classrooms, including accommodations, differentiation, and academic support aligned to IEP goals.
• Teach a Learning Strategies course focused on IEP goal progress, academic skills, and postsecondary readiness, as assigned.
• Work with families around the special education process.
• Help facilitate the RtI process with staff.
• Facilitate regular meetings regarding student IEPs.
• Work directly with students to support progress toward their IEP goals.
• Create a positive classroom environment and implement curriculum.
• Assess students, collaborate with the team, and build relationships with families.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends are available only to staff with FLDOE certification and offerings may change each school year.

What This Job Offers

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