Immediate ESE Learning Specialist (K-8)

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks Learning Specialists for the 2026–2027 school year. The Learning Specialist focuses on ensuring compliance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), teaching small groups, providing support facilitation in general education settings, and working with families through the special education process. The role typically serves multiple grade levels and helps staff facilitate the Response to Intervention (RtI) process. Learning Specialists facilitate regular meetings about student IEPs and work directly with students to support progress toward their IEP goals.

Learning Specialists also create a positive classroom environment, implement the curriculum, assess students, collaborate with their team, build relationships with families, and perform other assigned duties. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by the School Principal. The model and schedule may vary somewhat depending on the grade levels served.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network and serves students in Jacksonville, Florida. The region expects to comprise four schools serving kindergarten through grade 12 in the 2026–2027 school year. K-8 staff hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; staff may occasionally attend meetings or special events outside those hours. The posting notes that schedules may vary slightly by school and that Wednesdays are generally early-release days for students, allowing time for professional development and content team meetings.

The current starting salary for a first-year Learning Specialist is $55,000. The position offers access to health benefits, disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement program with a company match. Lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development. Additional stipends may be available; this role is eligible for instructional stipends only when the employee has Florida Department of Education certification, and offerings may change by school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or eligibility for certification in ESE K-12.
• At least one complete year of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Commitment to racial and educational equity for all children.
• Pass a background check as required by law, including screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Reading Endorsement, or reading competency coursework in progress.
• Additional certification in K-6 or another subject area supported by the Learning Specialist.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Teach small groups of students.
• Provide support facilitation in general education settings.
• Work with families around the special education process.
• Help staff facilitate the Response to Intervention (RtI) process.
• Facilitate regular meetings concerning student IEPs.
• Work directly with students to support achievement of their IEP goals.
• Create a positive classroom environment and implement the curriculum.
• Assess students and collaborate with the team.
• Build relationships with families and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Access to health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Access to individual short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match.
• Individualized coaching and professional development for lead teachers.
• Potential additional stipends; instructional stipends are available to this role only if the employee has FLDOE certification, and offerings are subject to change.

What This Job Offers

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