Middle School: Substantially Separate Lead Teacher - Boston (2027-2028)

KIPP•Boston, MA

4d•$63,000 - $102,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Sub-Separate Lead Teacher leads a specialized classroom at KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, teaching a small group of students in some or all core content areas and/or instruction based on IEP goals. The teacher works with classroom aides and other teachers as appropriate and collaborates with general education teachers to support students during inclusion opportunities. The role provides academic, social-emotional, and functional-skills support, with a focus on helping students build independence in a safe, inclusive, healing-centered environment. The teacher also serves as case manager for students with disabilities, leading 504 and IEP processes, preparing and managing paperwork and meetings, tracking student progress, communicating with families, advocating for students, and helping other teachers implement accommodations and modifications. The role includes collaboration with school leaders, counselors, psychologists, related service providers, and regional special education staff. Training and assistance are available from the regional Special Education team. This role follows the school-year calendar and is an exempt position. The stated minimum base salary range is $63,000–$102,500 per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week, depending on relevant experience after a bachelor's degree and advanced degrees. The posting also describes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses when eligible. The start date is described as “Next year opening.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 2 years of full-time teaching experience; Special Education experience preferred.
Deep alignment with KIPP MA’s mission and values, including belief in the potential of all students.
Ability to drive student growth and achievement and create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
Passion for Special Education and healing-centered learning, and commitment to professional learning.
Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite.
Pass a criminal background check.
Ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate information, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make timely judgments and decisions.
Self-awareness, flexibility, and emotional intelligence to navigate students’ diverse needs.
Interpersonal and self-management skills to support students’ behavioral and emotional needs, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, build relationships, and manage conflict.
Effective communication skills with students, staff, families, and others in person, in writing, with groups, and on virtual platforms.
Physical mobility to kneel, walk, push or pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead as needed.
Physical strength to periodically lift or carry 20 pounds and 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 for operating a computer and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Special Education licensure; the posting says it is preferred and encourages obtaining it as soon as qualified.
Prior experience with students with moderate to severe disabilities and/or challenging behavior or social-emotional needs.
Prior experience with Special Education laws and paperwork.

Responsibilities

Lead instruction for 1–4 content areas and/or instruction based on students’ IEP goals, including content and functional skills as appropriate.
Create and internalize daily aligned lesson plans, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments.
Modify standards across 1–4 content areas to meet students’ needs and implement modified grading scales when required by IEPs.
Set ambitious goals with students and identify resources to help them meet those goals.
Use special education best practices to deliver engaging, rigorous, and accessible instruction.
Infuse school core values into lessons and school practices, and create an affirming, healing-centered classroom environment.
Complete Functional Behavior Assessments with BCBA guidance as needed.
Collaborate with a psychologist to develop and lead trauma-informed, social-emotional, and life-skills groups.
Execute MCAS Alt portfolios for applicable students.
Provide secondary support in content areas when needed.
Design, execute, and refine student-culture practices with school leaders.
Monitor students’ academic and social-emotional progress.
Lead the 504 and IEP processes for students in the classroom, including case management and related paperwork and meetings.
Work with counselors and other team members to create and implement Behavior Support Plans.
Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including summer pre-service training and weekly training during the academic year.
Develop teaching practice by seeking and implementing coaching feedback, co-planning, participating in active practice, and engaging in live coaching.
Perform support duties such as coverage, bus, lunch, and dismissal duties.
Build relationships with families through school events and regular phone calls home.
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams, related service providers, and general education teachers.
Provide and receive constructive feedback to support a professional environment focused on accountability and improvement.
Attend dependably according to the school calendar and participate in regional professional development and community events as required.
Obtain required MTEL and SEI endorsements within the first year of employment, with financial support from KIPP MA.
Perform other duties as assigned to promote a positive and calm learning environment.