High School Special Education Teacher (Immediate Opening) - $4K Bonus Available

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

As a Special Education teacher, you’re an enthusiastic educator engaging in students’ innate curiosity to support our exceptional learners. You provide individualized instruction and support tailored to the diverse learning abilities of your students, ensuring they reach their full potential. You work collaboratively to provide individualized and specialized programming and instruction through the IEP process that impacts student achievement. You understand the importance of compliance and how vital an IEP meeting can be for you, your student, and their family.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related content area (REQUIRED)
Missouri Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical K-12 Certification or valid Missouri Special Education Certification (REQUIRED)
Pass Criminal Background Check
Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

Responsibilities

Prepares for and facilitates IEP meetings
Completes individual educational plans (IEP) in compliance with DESE.
Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum
Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
Use data to inform instructional decisions
Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs
Embody and maintain school’s values, policies, and culture
Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, and staff
Establish and maintain strong communication with all parents and share progress
Effectively supervise and manage a classroom of up to 30 students
Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more
Pursue challenging professional goals each year
Give and receive positive and constructive feedback from your colleagues
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development
Operate a computer and office equipment on a daily basis
Proficiency in Google Suite
Occasional moderate lifting, pushing, and pulling
Maintain emotional control under stress
Interpret policy, procedures, and data
Communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental.
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 12% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual Heart Awards ceremony and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer
Longevity Bonuses: 2, 5, and 10-year financial rewards
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Granted holidays, as well as a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break
Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
Weekly coaching sessions
Weekly school-based professional development
Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers