High School: Special Education Lead Teacher - Greater Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools • Lynn, MA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School is seeking a committed, culturally competent Special Education Inclusion Lead Teacher to help students grow and achieve. The teacher supports students through inclusive instruction and small-group pull-outs, and typically co-teaches or co-plans in core classes. In collaboration with homeroom or Lead Teachers, the role develops and teaches lessons and units, assesses student learning, and provides accommodations, modifications, and resources so that students can access rigorous content and curriculum.

The teacher also monitors progress toward IEP goals, writes and manages IEP and 504 paperwork and meetings, communicates with students and families about progress, and advocates for students as needed. The role may involve leading a classroom independently or jointly, providing short- or long-term classroom coverage, or stepping into a lead classroom role during the year based on school needs. KIPP MA provides training and support from its regional Special Education team. The position follows the school-year calendar and includes summer pre-service training and professional development during the academic year.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience; Special Education teaching experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including belief in the potential of all students.
• Demonstrated ability to promote student growth and achievement and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Passion for Special Education and commitment to professional learning.
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
• Pass required criminal background checks.
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment.
• Physical mobility to move through positions and activities that may include kneeling, walking, pushing or pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead.
• Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds and to physically restrain a student in an emergency to prevent harm to the student or others.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions and operation of a computer and office equipment.
• Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to work with students who have diverse needs.
• Effective interpersonal, self-management, and communication skills to support students and collaborate with staff and caregivers.

Nice To Haves

• Special Education licensure; preferred as soon as the teacher qualifies.
• Special Education teaching experience.
• Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork; identified as a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead classroom instruction, which may include independent teaching, co-teaching, coverage, or taking on a lead classroom role as school needs require.
• Create an affirming, inclusive, safe, and challenging learning environment for students.
• Co-create and internalize rigorous, engaging units and daily lesson plans with the homeroom or Lead Teacher.
• Set ambitious growth goals for students on the caseload and use available resources and advocacy to support their progress.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and analyze student work to inform student-specific accommodations and modifications.
• Use special education best practices, including accommodations, modifications, extra-time monitoring, and small-group instruction or pull-outs.
• Implement school-wide student culture systems, positive classroom management strategies, and core values in lessons and school practices.
• Support accurate student grades and records and communicate regularly with students and families about growth and progress.
• Provide instructional and curriculum feedback to homeroom or Lead Teachers and collaborate with them on instruction and classroom management.
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment, with KIPP MA financial and study support.
• Participate in school-wide, individual, regional, and summer professional development; seek and apply coaching feedback.
• Perform support duties such as classroom coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Build relationships with families through school events and consistent phone calls home.
• Collaborate with grade-level and content teams to update and advocate for students on the caseload.
• Write, lead, and manage IEP and 504 paperwork and meetings with students, families, and teachers.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance in accordance with the school calendar and participate in required regional professional development and community events.
• Act in accordance with KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct and contribute to a professional atmosphere of accountability, change, and improvement.
• Collect and interpret data, evaluate information, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make timely, reasonable judgments and decisions.
• Use interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, build relationships, manage conflict, and maintain a safe and inclusive environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, in groups, and on virtual platforms.
• Undertake occasional other duties that support a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Benefits

• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years.
• Other bonuses when eligible.
• KIPP MA financial support and free study support for required MTEL and SEI endorsements.

What This Job Offers

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