SY 26/27 High School Spanish Teacher

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a High School Spanish Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is part of a team focused on preparing students in educationally underserved communities for college, career, and beyond. The posting describes educators as advocates who provide academic and cultural support, build relationships with students and families, and contribute to educational equity. The role description also identifies the position as a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher. Responsibilities described include delivering instruction and assessing student growth; providing IEP accommodations and modifications; writing and monitoring IEPs; coordinating with general education teachers and related service providers; and supporting students in general education settings. The teacher also collaborates with school teams, communicates with families, participates in school activities and events, and meets professional obligations and deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university or college.
Active Missouri teaching license with the required certification for the assigned subject and level.
Active Missouri teacher certification or an active teacher license that can be transferred to Missouri.
Relentless focus on results and commitment to teamwork.
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of the assigned core subject area.
Satisfactory outcome of a background check.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to foster an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders and build strong relationships within the KIPP KC community.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach, bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience teaching in elementary schools in urban communities.

Responsibilities

Provide modifications and accommodations specified in students’ IEPs.
Write IEPs using appropriate data on the performance of students on the caseload.
Facilitate ARD meetings for students on the caseload.
Obtain present levels of performance from general education teachers and related service providers.
Plan and teach in deficit areas, including reading, writing, and math, and provide an optimal learning environment for students with special needs.
Support general education teachers with modifications and accommodations and ensure services are provided in classroom settings.
Provide testing accommodations in one-on-one or small-group settings as needed.
Collaborate with general education teachers to develop strategies for serving students in general education settings.
Ensure service minutes in IEPs are met.
Document collaboration and consultative meetings.
Monitor progress toward student goals and objectives.
Document parent contact and service minutes in eSPED.
Document behavior and restraint in eSPED.
Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote critical thinking and academic rigor.
Build and maintain relationships with students and families based on trust and respect.
Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Attend staff meetings, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
Develop individualized learning plans and communicate them to families in meetings and conferences.
Meet professional obligations, including timeliness and deadlines.
Perform other duties specified by school leadership teams.