Elementary School: Lead Teacher, Special Education, Substantially Separate Program - Boston (2026-2027)

KIPP Massachusetts Public Charter Schools • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher will instruct a small group of students in core content areas (Math, Reading, Humanities, and Science) within a specialized program. This role involves working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support students during inclusion opportunities and ensuring students grow academically and socially/emotionally. The teacher will also serve as a case manager, responsible for writing and managing IEP paperwork and meetings, communicating with families, advocating for students, and assisting with accommodations and modifications. This position is ideal for flexible and creative teachers passionate about serving high-need students and addressing challenging behaviors with positive supports to build social/emotional skills and independence.

Requirements

• Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including the unwavering belief in the high potential of all students.
• Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• Passion for Special Education and Healing-Centered Learning, and a demonstrated commitment to professional learning.
• 2+ years of full-time teaching experience (in Special Education preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in working with students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or who present with challenging behavior and/or social/emotional needs is preferred.
• Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork is a bonus, but is not required for the role.
• Special Education licensure.
• Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements with financial support from KIPP MA within the first year of employment.
• Preferred: Obtain special education licensure as soon as qualified to do so.

Responsibilities

• Be the lead teacher for 1 to 4 content areas and/or instruction based on IEP goals for a small group of students.
• Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
• Modify standards across 1-4 content areas to meet the needs of students in the program.
• Ensure modified grading scale is implemented as needed per IEPs.
• Set specific, ambitious goals with all students and identify and leverage all necessary resources to ensure they meet them.
• Use best practices for special education to execute engaging instruction at a level rigorous and accessible for all students.
• Infuse core values into daily lessons and every school practice.
• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (with BCBA guidance), as needed.
• Provide healing-centered instruction and create a healing-centered environment as part of the classroom culture.
• Collaborate with psychologist to develop and run trauma-informed, social-emotional, and life skills groups.
• Ensure that all children feel affirmed, valued, and challenged every day.
• Execute MCAS Alt portfolios (for applicable students).
• Design, execute, and refine the vision for student culture alongside school leaders.
• Lead the 504 and IEP process for all students in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with counselors and other members of the team to create and implement Behavior Support Plans.
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and seek feedback from your coach.
• Perform necessary support duties including coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
• Develop strong relationships with families through participating in school events and consistent phone calls home.
• Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues to create a professional working atmosphere.
• Collaborate with grade level and content teams to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide systems.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers.
• Maintain dependable attendance according to the school calendar.

Benefits

• Minimum base salary: $63,000 to $102,500 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending upon years of relevant experience after Bachelor's degree and any advanced degrees (+$3,000 for 1st advanced degree and +$1,500 for 2nd advanced degree).
• $1,000 signing bonus.
• Annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years.
• Other bonuses, when eligible.
• Financial support for obtaining required MTEL and SEI endorsements.

What This Job Offers

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