2026-2027 High School Learning Specialist (ESE)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools, and KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of this network. KIPP Jacksonville operates four schools, educating over 3,000 students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in Jacksonville, Florida, and employs almost 300 full-time staff members. The organization is committed to creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students for college, career, and beyond. They value high expectations, a growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability in their educators.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is seeking Learning Specialists (LS) for the 2026-27 school year. The Learning Specialist's primary focus is to ensure compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs), provide small group instruction, offer support facilitation in general education settings, and collaborate with families regarding the special education process. Learning Specialists typically work across multiple grade levels and are responsible for facilitating the Response to Intervention (RtI) process with staff. They will also lead regular meetings concerning student IEPs and work directly with students to help them achieve their IEP goals. Core responsibilities for all Learning Specialists include fostering a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing student progress, collaborating with their team, and building strong relationships with families. At the high school level, Learning Specialists support students through various service models, which may include co-teaching in general education classrooms (Push-In Support) to provide accommodations and academic support, delivering small-group instruction in a resource setting (Pull-Out Support) for targeted intervention, and teaching a dedicated Learning Strategies Course focused on IEP goal progress and postsecondary readiness.

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
• Possesses a deep commitment to both racial and educational equity for all children
• Passing a background check, as required by law
• Background 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 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
• Co-teach a general education classroom to provide accommodations, differentiation, and academic support aligned to IEP goals (Push-In Support)
• Provide small-group instruction in a resource setting for targeted intervention and skill development (Pull-Out Support)
• Teach a scheduled class focused on IEP goal progress, academic skills, and postsecondary readiness (Learning Strategies Course)

Benefits

• Current starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist is $50,000
• 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
• Individualized coaching and professional development
• Millage stipends (historical average of $11,000 for certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff)
• TSIA stipends
• Other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees